29. Way of the Lord The divine order, or providence. Is strength A bulwark, or defence, or fortress, to the upright; לתם , lattom, to the perfect. But destruction… workers of iniquity It destroys them. Thus, “the Lord’s way” has two sides it defends the righteous, but visits the incorrigibly wicked with destruction. Compare Psalms 18:30; Deuteronomy 32:4; Hosea 14:9; Proverbs 21:15; Psalm 17:30. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:29
29. Way of the Lord The divine order, or providence. Is strength A bulwark, or defence, or fortress, to the upright; לתם , lattom, to the perfect. But destruction… workers of iniquity It destroys them. Thus, “the Lord’s way” has two sides it defends the righteous, but visits the incorrigibly wicked with destruction. Compare Psalms 18:30; Deuteronomy 32:4; Hosea 14:9; Proverbs 21:15; Psalm 17:30. read more