The figures seem to be taken from the work of building up and pulling down houses. In their general application, they recommend anyone who would ac…

Commentators cannot be said to have been very successful in their attempts to trace a connection between the proverbs of this chapter. Perhaps noth…

He who digs a pit shall fall into it
This and the three following clauses are proverbial expressions, teaching men t…

Solomon appears to caution men not to seek redress in a hasty manner, nor to yield to pride and revenge. Do not, in a passion, quit your post of du…