Proverbs 24:25

Hebrew (Westminster Leningrad Codex)

English Translation

But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, And a rich blessing will come on them.

World English Bible · Public Domain

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יִנְעָ֑ם

nâʻêm

H5276

“to be pleasant”

Verb, Qal, Imperfect, 3rd Person, Masculine, Singular

Appears 8× in the Hebrew Bible
First appears at Genesis 49:15

Full BDB Definition

Origin: a primitive root

TWOT: 1384

(Qal) to be pleasant, be beautiful, be sweet, be delightful, be lovely

About this verse

These counts appear in no published source. They are computed here, from the morphology-tagged text and Lemma’s own curated glosses. What Lemma adds →

6: words
6: distinct lemmas
Wisdom: section

Notable vocabulary

The rarest word here is יִנְעָ֑ם to be pleasant H5276 — appearing just 8 times in the whole Hebrew Bible.

Shared distinctive vocabulary

יִנְעָ֑ם to be pleasant H5276 occurs in 8 verses of the Hebrew Bible. Also found in:

Grammatical profile

3 verbs
1 noun
1 adjective
1 preposition

Verb forms

וְלַמּוֹכִיחִ֥ים Hiphil · Participle Active
יִנְעָ֑ם Qal · Imperfect
תָּב֥וֹא Qal · Imperfect

Hebrew & Septuagint length

In English translation the verse runs 19 words from the Hebrew and 15 from the Septuagint (LXX English) — closely comparable.

A rough comparison of the two English renderings, which tokenize alike — not a word-level alignment.

Word counts can differ between the Hebrew and the Greek without any difference in meaning — e.g. the Hebrew direct-object marker אֵת has no separate Greek word, and Greek often adds the article ὁ.

In the original languages it is 6 Hebrew tokens and 11 Greek tokens — but the two are counted differently (Hebrew bundles its prefixes and suffixes into one token; the Greek is in lemma form), so that isn’t a like-for-like length.

Cross-references

Topical passages linked to Proverbs 24:25 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — connected by theme and wording, ordered by reader-vote popularity; previews shown in the World English Bible.

1 Timothy 5:20 Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
1 Samuel 3:13 For I have told him that I will judge his house forever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons did bring a curse on themselves, and he didn't restrain them.
Proverbs 28:23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.
Leviticus 19:17 "'You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
1 Kings 21:19–20 You shall speak to him, saying, Thus says Yahweh, Have you killed and also taken possession? You shall speak to him, saying, Thus says Yahweh, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick your blood, even yours.
Nehemiah 5:7–9 Then I consulted with myself, and contended with the nobles and the rulers, and said to them, You exact usury, everyone of his brother. I held a great assembly against them.
Nehemiah 13:8–11 It grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.
Nehemiah 13:17 Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this that you do, and profane the Sabbath day?

Nehemiah 13:25 I contended with them, and cursed them, and struck certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, [saying], You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.
Nehemiah 13:28 One of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
Job 29:16–18 I was a father to the needy. The cause of him who I didn't know, I searched out.
Matthew 14:4 For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
Titus 1:13 This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 2:15 Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.
2 Timothy 4:2 preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

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Hebrew and Greek witnesses Masoretic Hebrew ↔ Greek Septuagint

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Hebrew Proverbs 24:25 Masoretic · Westminster Leningrad Codex

וְלַמּוֹכִיחִ֥ים יִנְעָ֑ם וַֽ֝עֲלֵיהֶ֗ם תָּב֥וֹא בִרְכַּת טֽוֹב

But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, And a rich blessing will come on them.

World English Bible · Public Domain

Greek LXX Proverbs 24:25 Septuagint · lemma form

ὁ δέ ἐλέγχω βελτίων φαίνω ἐπί αὐτός δέ ἥκω εὐλογία ἀγαθός

But they that reprove him shall appear more excellent, and blessing shall come upon them;

LXX2012 (modern English Septuagint) · Public Domain

On this verse, The Pulpit Commentary discusses the Septuagint’s reading. Read the note in Commentary ↓

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Commentary

Notes on Proverbs 24:25 from classic Christian and Jewish commentators (each source and its license shown beneath its notes). The classic Christian expositions comment on the surrounding passage and are grouped to its opening verse, so a note may address several verses; the Jewish commentaries on the Tanakh (Rashi and others) are per-verse, so they appear only where the commentator wrote on this verse.

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Trapp's Complete Commentary

John Trapp

Pro 24:25 But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

Ver. 25. But to them that rebuke him shall be delight.] Those judges that reprove and punish the wicked shall - besides the Euge of a good conscience, which is far better than the world’s plaudite - delight themselves in the Lord, and reign in the affections of all good men, who shall soon also say, ‘God’s blessing be on such a good judge’s heart, for he saveth the innocent, and punisheth the wicked,’ &c. As he hath "done worthily in Ephrata, so he shall be famous in Bethlehem." {Rth 4:11} See Job 29:11-12.

John Trapp, A Commentary or Exposition upon All the Books of the Old and New Testament (1647–1656) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

The Biblical Illustrator

Joseph S. Exell

Pro_24:25

To them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

The duty of rebuking the wicked

I. The duty and its obligation. By rebuke we may understand either that friendly office exercised by private persons towards their trespassing brethren, with a design and hope of reclaiming them from their evil ways, or else that severer method of proceeding by public censures and legal punishments, inflicted by persons in authority, with the same charitable end in view. Private Christians have a call and authority sufficient to admonish and reprove, where it can be done prudently and seasonably. We must not think ourselves at liberty to suffer sin and wickedness, committed in our sight and hearing, to pass without correction. The aid of the civil magistrate may be needed for those who will not be reformed and reclaimed from an evil course by arguments fetched from another world, but may be forced into better manners by temporal punishments. When these punishments have no fitness in them to make men better, they are of great use to prevent their growing worse and more hardened in their sins. The infliction of legal penalties is also necessary to prevent the contagion of bad example, that the venom spread no further, to taint the sound members, and corrupt those who are well disposed.

II. The motives which excite to the performance of this duty.

1. Delight, or an inward joy and satisfaction, flowing from the testimony of a good conscience, which is the most agreeable of all comforts. The thought of good done lies easy in mens minds, and the reflection upon it doth ever after minister comfort and delight to them. The greatest good one man can possibly do another is to assist and further him in the way of salvation; to keep him within the lines of duty; and to reclaim him to a better course.

2. A good blessing. A just God will not let this labour of love pass without reward. He will consider it in proportion to the measure of good that is done by it, and the discouragements and difficulties with which it is usually attended. The good blessing includes the blessing of men. Every man who rebukes evil without fear or favour shall, for his integrity, wisdom, and courage, be had in universal esteem. A good magistrate is respected and honoured by those who have no great regard to religion, for reasons of state. How much more may such expect honour and veneration from those who are concerned for religion and the glory of God. (John Waugh, D.D.)

The delight of the rebuker of evil

Whence comes this delight?

1. From the consciousness of having done rightly.

2. From the possession of public approbation, affection, and confidence.

3. From a sense of Divine approbation.

4. From the affection and complacency of all good men, and the grateful acknowledgments of those whose causes have been carefully, disinterestedly, and righteously investigated and determined; even those who fail having, notwithstanding, a testimony in their consciences to the soundness of principle, and the sincerity of the desire to do right, with which all has been conducted. (R. Wardlaw, D.D.)

The Biblical Illustrator, edited by Joseph S. Exell (c. 1880s–1900s) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

gen. ed. J. J. S. Perowne

25. rebuke] i.e. convict and punish. Comp. the use of the same Heb. word in Pro_3:12; Amo_5:10.

The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (gen. ed. J. J. S. Perowne; Cambridge University Press, 1878–1918) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

John Gill's Exposition

Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Either as a witness to a question put to him in court, to which he answers aptly and uprightly; or rather as a judge, who, having heard a cause, answers and gives his opinion of it faithfully, and pronounces a righteous sentence; everyone will love and respect him, and hearken to him and obey him; both affection and obedience are signified by a kiss; see Psa 2:12.

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Proverbs 24:27

pro 24:27

pro 24:27

pro 24:27Prepare thy work without,.... As Solomon did for the building of the temple; timber and stones were prepared, hewed, squared, and fitted for the building before brought thither, Kg1 5:18; or diligently attend to thy business without doors, whatever it is, that thou mayest provide for thyself and family the necessaries and conveniences of life, which are in the first place to be sought after;

and make it fit for thyself in the field; let nothing be wanting in managing the affairs of husbandry, in tilling the land, in ploughing and sowing, and reaping, and gathering in the increase, that there may be a sufficiency for the support of the family;

and afterwards build thine house; when, though the blessing of God upon thy diligence and industry, thou art become rich, or however hast such a competent substance as to be able to build a good house, and furnish it in a handsome manner, then do it; but first take care of the main point, that you have a sufficiency to finish it; see the advice of Christ, Luk 14:28; necessaries are first to be sought after, before things ornamental and superfluous; first take care to live, and then, if you can, build a fine house. Jarchi interprets this of a man's first getting fields, vineyards, and cattle, something beforehand in the world, and then take a wife, when he is able to maintain her, whereby his house may be built up; see Rut 4:11.

John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible (1746–1763) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

There is no surer path to popularity than a righteous severity in punishing guilt.

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible (1834–1885) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.

Matthew Poole's English Annotations

That rebuke him; that publicly and judicially rebuke and condemn the wicked.

Delight; the peace of a good conscience, and the comfort of a good name.

A good blessing; which the people shall wish, and by their prayers obtain, from God for them; which is fitly opposed to the people’s curse in the last verse.

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible (1683–1685) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.

The Pulpit Commentary

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight. (see on Pro_2:10) They who punish the wicked, with them it is well; they are approved by God and applauded by the people. Vulgate, Qui aruunt cum laudabuntur, They who convict him shall be praised." And a good blessing shall come upon them; literally, a blessing of good one that has in it all good things, the happy contrast to the curses which meet the unjust judge. Septuagint, "But they that convict them (the guilty) shall appear more excellent, and upon them shall come blessing."

The Pulpit Commentary (1880–1919), ed. H.D.M. Spence-Jones & Joseph S. Exell — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Rebuke - That publickly and judicially rebuke and condemn the wicked. Delight - The peace of a good conscience.

John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the Whole Bible (1754–1765) — public domain. Text via the GEBible commentary corpus.

Kretzmann's Popular Commentary

Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 25. but to them that rebuke him shall be delight, the judges who do their duty in punishing evildoers shall be rewarded, and a good blessing shall come upon them, the Lord Himself dispensing rich and manifold gifts of His kindness and mercy.

Paul E. Kretzmann, Popular Commentary of the Bible (1921–1924) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

Lesson kit

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Proverbs, in the Wisdom, opens this verse with 6 words (6 distinct Hebrew lemmas). Its most distinctive word is nâʻêm (“to be pleasant”). A historical commentator’s framing appears above. Read the whole chapter for the surrounding context.

Discussion questions

What does “to be pleasant” (nâʻêm) contribute to the verse as a whole?
Genesis 49:15 shares the word «to be pleasant» with this verse. How do the two illuminate each other?
These translations render this verse differently; the difference is in the English rendering, not the original. What questions does that raise?
The verb «וְלַמּוֹכִיחִ֥ים» is Hiphil Participle Active. How does its form color the action?
Reading how Trapp's Complete Commentary and The Biblical Illustrator read this verse, where do the two commentators agree and where do they part?

Things to notice

This verse counts 6 Hebrew ↔ 11 Greek words.
These translations choose different wording for 17 words in this verse.
6 distinct Hebrew lemmas span 6 words in this verse.