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Prov. 27:1–2 These proverbs both concern boasting; boast and praise are different forms of the same Hebrew word. In v. 1, a person should not boast of his likely successes. In v. 2, he should not boast of himself.
Prov. 27:3–4 Both proverbs have the same pattern (two items mentioned for comparison’s sake, followed by a single item that is worse than both of them). Together, the proverbs suggest that a fool is more unbearable than any kind of physical (stone and sand) or psychological (wrath and anger) difficulty. Jealousy, unlike ordinary anger, will not listen to the voice of reason.
Prov. 27:5–6 Open rebuke gives a person the chance to reflect on the course he or she is taking. Hidden love sees problems but does not try to help the person.
Prov. 27:7–10 Each of these four proverbs teaches an element of wisdom that stands on its own, but they have additional use when taken together. Verses 7 and 9 suggest that it is good to have friends for the occasional party, but it is better to have a friend who gives good advice. Together, vv. 8 and 10 teach that there are benefits in remaining close to family, but a person in need should not hesitate to turn to a true friend.
Prov. 27:11–28:1 The person who has caution and integrity will neither stumble into trouble nor fear being punished.
Prov. 27:15–16 In light of v. 12, these proverbs encourage a man to be careful, for a quarrelsome character would likely be evident before marriage. The fact that the husband tries but fails to restrain his wife pictures the consequences of spouses working against each other, rather than each working with and for the other (compare the contrasting description of 31:11–12, 23, 28, 31).
Prov. 27:19–22 Just as water reflects a person’s actual appearance, so the heart reflects a person’s true nature (v. 19). While a person may conceal or reveal his heart through speech and actions, only God can see its true state (see 21:2).
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