20:7. Proverbs 20 New King James Version Wine Is a Mocker 20 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. He carefully and fervently fulfills duties to rulers, employers, parents, pastor, wife and children he knows these are exalted in the Bible. And brings: He brings back (literally, causes to return, see Proverbs 1:23) represents the wheel of the cart going over the heads of grain many times to thresh it thoroughly. (Waltke). As do stripes: The paradox of Isaiah 53:5 stands out sharply against this background: that with his stripes we are healed. (Kidner), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. Will a man rob God in tithes and offerings? How unwise therefore those are that quarrel with them, that are angry at them, and so provoke them to anger. If the matter of them was doubtful, and the expressions were ambiguous, that was his fault; he should have made them with more caution and consideration, for it will involve his conscience (if it be tender) in great perplexities, if he be to enquire concerning them afterwards (Eccl 5 6); for, when we have opened our mouth to the Lord, it is too late to think of going back, Acts 5 4. It is the honour of a man, a wise man, a man of spirit, to show the command he has of himself by ceasing from strife, yielding, and stooping, and receding from his just demands, for peace-sake, as Abraham, the better man, Gen 13 8. 2 The [ a]wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging. That he does well for himself. Covenant-breaking. Many a man will call himself a man of mercy, will boast what good he has done and what good he designs to do, or, at least, what an affection he has to well-doing. New Living Translation The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. 1. And the glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is their gray head ( Proverbs 20:28-29 ). The proverb finds its final fulfillment in Jesus Christ (see Psalm 72:1, 2, 4; Isaiah 16:4b-5). (Waltke). That is the greatest inheritance that any one can receive. Who can say, "I am sinless?" Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water ( Proverbs 20:4-5 ); but a man of understanding will draw it out ( Proverbs 20:5 ). Those therefore who would keep counsel must not only put on resolution, but stand upon their guard. 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. Those that think themselves as good as they should be cannot, nay, and those that are really good will not, dare not, say this. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Be a just man today for the benefit of your family tomorrow. Welcome to David Guzik's Bible Commentary In my many years of teaching verse-by-verse through the Bible, I came to prepare my teaching notes in a certain way. This study is 1 hour long (recorded in 2020). But it reminded me of this proverb. 2. Understand the condition. Whether they be about the money or the goods, in the buyer or in the seller, they are all alike an abomination to the Lord. And brings the threshing wheel over them. God's candle searching within. Men think, when they are engaged in quarrels, that it would be a shame to them to go back and let fall the weapon; whereas really it is an honour for a man to cease from strife, an honour to withdraw an action, to drop a controversy, to forgive an injury, and to be friends with those that we have fallen out with. All our natural actions depend upon his providence, all our spiritual actions upon his grace. Salem Media Group. It is the easy condition of a great advantage: Open thy eyes and thou shalt be satisfied with bread; if thou dost not grow rich, yet though shalt have enough, and that is as good as a feast.". We have no foresight of future events, and therefore know not how to forecast for them: How can a man understand his own way? Deceitfulness. The connection between the verses of this passage is only in their common purpose to set forth some details of a righteous life, and to brand the opposite vices. A wise king scatters the wicked, and brings the wheel over them. And brings the threshing wheel over them: A wise earthly ruler not only knows how to carefully examine the wicked, but then also to bring whatever punishment is appropriate, to use what is wise and necessary to separate the evil from the good (as a threshing wheel separates the chaff from the wheat grain). He forms the spirit of man within him. Our enterprises succeed, not as we desire and design, but as God directs and disposes. A slight affinity may be doubtfully traced in one or two adjacent proverbs, but that is all. When the wine is in the wit is out, and then the man, according as his natural temper is, either mocks like a fool or rages like a madman. If great men are good men, they may do much good, and prevent very much evil. The world, the state, and the church needs them both, the strength of youth for energy and the maturity of the old for wisdom. (Bridges). Here is a proverb with the promise of a wonderful blessing. 2. Does it affect my attitudes? The thing is, again, not is it right, is it wrong? 3. Forget a college education. If it is wise for an earthly ruler to do this, we can expect that God also does it, and does it perfectly. Men often assume that thrones are upheld by armies and raw power, but God has a better way to establish and uphold a king and his kingdom. See how apt men are to be pleased with their gettings and proud of their tricks; whereas a fraud and a lie are what a man ought to be ashamed of, though he have gained ever so much by them. It is here observed to the honour of a good man, 1. Here is, 1. The fear of the Lord refers to our viewing Him with the respect He deserves. Jobs life of integrity even included sacrifices for his children after their birthday parties (Job 1:1-5). 17:1) let the word of God be written. A righteous person acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy. Who has contentions? This intimates, 1. That he does well for himself. 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. Proverbs 20:7 Context Crossref Comm Hebrew Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. An undutiful child become very wicked by degrees. "Who has woe? They are more rare in themselves, more scarce and hard to be got. You know what you should be doing. Those that blame strict and careful walking as needless and too precise, consider not that the law is to be kept as the apple of the eye; indeed the law in . This was done wrong with plot and contrivance, and under colour of doing right. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Psalms 37:26. As do stripes the inner depths of the heart: Solomon probably used stripes here in a symbolic sense for the chastening that comes in life. They will also have the ability to draw out the deepest feelings and intentions of those with whom they deal (5). Proverbs 20:7 Context. (Prov. Walking justly is another aspect of walking in wisdom, for the upright man fears the Lord ( Proverbs 14:2) and his integrity is better than wealth ( Proverbs 19:1 ). He began with despising his father and mother, slighting their instructions, disobeying their commands, and raging at their rebukes, but at length he arrives at such a pitch of impudence and impiety as to curse them, to give them scurrilous and opprobrious language, and to wish mischief to those that were instruments of his being and have taken so much care and pains about him, and this in defiance of God and his law, which had made this a capital crime (Exod 21 17, Matt 15 4), and in violation of all the bonds of duty, natural affection, and gratitude. Thus Hitzig rightly also refers to these two passages, and Ewald also refers to Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 24:15. When his conscience is awakened, when he sees himself cheated, and becomes apprehensive of the wrath of God against him for his sin, how painful and uneasy then is the thought of it! And thus, may we rest in Thy justice and in Thy truth. Live humbly and walk justly before God, and He will bless your children because of your life. He is not liable to those uneasinesses, either in contriving what he shall do or reflecting on what he has done, which those are liable to that walk in deceit. 9. Who has babblings? These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. For less than $5/mo. When our queen, that stuck fast to her principles, was not more loved of her friends than feared of foes, being protected by God beyond expectation. It is here added, A false balance is not good, to intimate that it is not only abominable to God, but unprofitable to the sinner himself; there is really no good to be got by it, no, not a good bargain, for a bargain made by fraud will prove a losing bargain in the end. For God does not want service from any kind of a false stimulation.So there are people today that feel a freedom and a liberty to drink wine, and again, it's a thing where you say, "Well, Jesus turned the water," and all this kind of stuff, and you can rationalize and all. Something was gained. He will have more to say about wine as we move along in our study next week, chapter 23. 2. S 1Ki 7:7; Proverbs 20:8: ver 26; Pr 25:4-5; Proverbs 20:9: S Job 15:14; Proverbs 20:9: 1Ki 8:46; Ecc 7:20; 1Jn 1:8; Proverbs 20:10: ver 23; S Pr . There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are like a precious jewel. An undutiful child become very miserable at last: His lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness; all his honour shall be laid in the dust, and he shall for ever lose his reputation. In Jesus' name. 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. Proverbs 20:7. He will protect thee, so that thy passing by one injury shall not (as is commonly feared) expose thee to another; nay, he will recompense good to thee, to balance thy trouble and encourage thy patience," as David hoped, when Shimei cursed him, 2 Sam 16 12. The virtues of a good king. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed (Ps 112:1-2). It is here observed to the honour of a good man, 1. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. 50+ reference books. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, A sensitive conscience should show people their faults so that they can correct them. It is good in every thing to act with deliberation, and to consult with ourselves at least, and, in matters of moment, with our friends, too, before we determine, but especially to ask counsel of God, and beg direction from him, and observe the guidance of this eye. A kings punishments may be severe but they must be just (26). God has put honour upon the old man; for his gray head is his beauty. ( Proverbs 20:23-24 ). Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. His eyes see everything (Pr 15:3). The righteous man walks in his integrity: For a righteous man or woman, their upright living and integrity will be actually lived out. It is a discovering light. 2. A king learns by experience to discern between right and wrong in cases brought before him for a decision; yet he knows that he, like anyone else, has a sinful heart (8-9).God hates cheating. Leviticus 27 explains that Israelites could buy themselves out of rash vowsit was expensive. (Ross). Paul said, "All things are lawful for me." Verse-. It is after the image of God that man is created in knowledge. Let not old people despise the young, for they are strong and fit for action, able to go through business and break through difficulties, which the aged and weak cannot grapple with. 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