Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Proverbs: Proverbs Chapter 29
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]
Proverbs 29:4
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Judgment - By the free and impartial exercise of justice. Gifts - Bribes.
Proverbs 29:8
pro 29:8
Wrath - The wrath of God or of men, who were enraged against it.
Proverbs 29:9
pro 29:9
Whether - Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.
Proverbs 29:10
pro 29:10
Seek - To preserve it.
Proverbs 29:15
pro 29:15
Left - Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.
Proverbs 29:18
pro 29:18
No vision - No prophecy; no publick preaching of God's word.
Proverbs 29:19
pro 29:19
A servant - Who is so not only in condition, but also in the temper of his mind, disingenuous, and stubborn. Words - By mere words. Tho' - Though he know thy mind, and his own duty.
Proverbs 29:20
pro 29:20
Hasty - Who is rash and heady in the management of his affairs.
Proverbs 29:21
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Delicately - Allowing him too much freedom, and familiarity. A son - Will find him at last grow insolent, and forgetful of his servile condition.
Proverbs 29:24
pro 29:24
Bewrayeth it not - Which he is bound to do for the publick good.
Proverbs 29:25
pro 29:25
A snare - Is an occasion of many sins.
Proverbs 29:26
pro 29:26
Judgment - The decision of his cause, and the success of all his endeavours.