Proverbs 24:25

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 24:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
Proverbs 24:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“There is no surer path to popularity than a righteous severity in punishing guilt. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Rebuke - That publickly and judicially rebuke and condemn the wicked. Delight - The peace of a good conscience. Proverbs 24:26”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“them: Lev 19:17; Sa1 3:13; Kg1 21:19, Kg1 21:20; Neh 5:7-9, Neh 13:8-11, Neh 13:17, Neh 13:25, Neh 13:28; Job 29:16-18; Mat 14:4; Ti1 5:20; Ti2 4:2; Tit 1:13, Tit 2:15 a good blessing: Heb. a blessing of good, Pro 28:23 Proverbs 24:26”
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