Proverbs 27:14
Proverbs 27:14 in Multiple Translations
If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.
He who gives a blessing to his friend with a loud voice, getting up early in the morning, will have it put to his account as a curse.
If when you get up every morning you shout a loud hello to your neighbors, they will see that as a curse!
He that prayseth his friend with a loude voyce, rising earely in the morning, it shall be counted to him as a curse.
Whoso is saluting his friend with a loud voice, In the morning rising early, A light thing it is reckoned to him.
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
He that blesseth his neighbour with a loud voice, rising in the night, shall be like to him that curseth.
If you rise early in the morning and call out a greeting to your neighbor while he is still sleeping, he will consider it to be a curse, not a blessing.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 27:14
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Proverbs 27:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מְבָ֘רֵ֤ךְ
רֵעֵ֨/הוּ
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
גָּ֭דוֹל
בַּ/בֹּ֣קֶר
הַשְׁכֵּ֑ים
קְ֝לָלָ֗ה
תֵּחָ֥שֶׁב
לֽ/וֹ
מְבָ֘רֵ֤ךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel
רֵעֵ֨/הוּ
rêaʻ
H7453
neighbor
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
גָּ֭דוֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
בַּ/בֹּ֣קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
הַשְׁכֵּ֑ים
shâkam
H7925
to rise
V-Hiphil-Ptc
קְ֝לָלָ֗ה
qᵉlâlâh
H7045
curse
N-fs
תֵּחָ֥שֶׁב
châshab
H2803
to devise
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 27:14
מְבָ֘רֵ֤ךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
רֵעֵ֨/הוּ
rêaʻ
H7453
"neighbor"
N-ms | Suff
A neighbor or friend is what this word means, describing someone close to you. It can also refer to a companion, fellow citizen, or another person, and is often translated as brother or friend.
Definition: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase)
Usage: Occurs in 173 OT verses. KJV: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. See also: Genesis 11:3; Job 42:7; Psalms 12:3.
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
גָּ֭דוֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
בַּ/בֹּ֣קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
הַשְׁכֵּ֑ים
shâkam
H7925
"to rise"
V-Hiphil-Ptc
This verb means to rise or start early, like loading up a burden. It is used in Genesis to describe early morning activities.
Definition: 1) to rise or start early 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to rise early, make an early start 1a2) early (as adverb)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning. See also: Genesis 19:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 127:2.
קְ֝לָלָ֗ה
qᵉlâlâh
H7045
"curse"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a curse, which is a wish for harm or evil to come to someone. It is used in many places, including the book of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Curses were taken seriously in biblical times.
Definition: curse, vilification, execration
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: (ac-) curse(-d, -ing). See also: Genesis 27:12; 1 Kings 2:8; Psalms 109:17.
תֵּחָ֥שֶׁב
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
לֽ/וֹ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Proverbs 27:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 27:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:14
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 27:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
- Sermons on Proverbs 27:14
Context — Do Not Boast about Tomorrow
12The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
13Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
14If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.
15A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike— 16restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 16:16–19 | And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?” “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by the people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain. Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.” |
| 2 | Acts 12:22–23 | And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 28:2–4 | “This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon. Within two years I will restore to this place all the articles of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon removed from here and carried to Babylon. And I will restore to this place Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with all the exiles from Judah who went to Babylon,’ declares the LORD, ‘for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.’” |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 17:7–13 | Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.” He continued, “You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Moreover, your father is a man of war who will not spend the night with the troops. Surely by now he is hiding in a cave or some other location. If some of your troops fall first, whoever hears of it will say, ‘There has been a slaughter among the troops who follow Absalom.’ Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him. Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beersheba—a multitude like the sand on the seashore—be gathered to you, and that you yourself lead them into battle. Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. And of all the men with him, not even one will remain. If he retreats to a city, all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will drag it down to the valley until not even a pebble can be found.” |
| 5 | 1 Kings 22:6 | So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” |
| 6 | 1 Kings 22:13 | Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 15:2–7 | He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.” Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him. Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. |
Proverbs 27:14 Summary
This verse is saying that if someone is being overly loud or obnoxious in their praise or blessing, it can actually be seen as annoying or insulting to the person they are trying to bless, rather than being a genuine expression of kindness. This is similar to how a constant dripping sound can be annoying on a rainy day, as mentioned in Proverbs 27:15. To avoid this, we should seek to be thoughtful and considerate in our interactions with others, as seen in Proverbs 12:18, where wise words are said to bring healing. By being mindful of the timing and manner in which we express ourselves, we can seek to be a genuine blessing to those around us, rather than simply causing annoyance or disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to bless someone with a loud voice early in the morning?
This phrase is likely referring to someone who is being overly enthusiastic or insincere in their praise, similar to the kind of flattery warned against in Proverbs 26:28, and such behavior can be seen as annoying or even insulting to the recipient, much like the constant dripping mentioned in Proverbs 27:15.
Why would a blessing be counted as a curse?
In this context, the blessing is not a genuine expression of kindness, but rather a selfish or thoughtless act that disrupts the neighbor's peace, much like the kind of thoughtless behavior warned against in Proverbs 25:17, and therefore it is considered a curse rather than a blessing.
Is this verse saying that we should never bless our neighbors or express gratitude to them?
No, this verse is not saying that we should never bless our neighbors, but rather that we should be mindful of the timing and manner in which we do so, being considerate of their feelings and needs, as seen in Proverbs 15:23, where a timely word is said to be a joy.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being thoughtful and considerate in our interactions with others, avoiding behavior that might be seen as annoying or insulting, and instead seeking to be a blessing to those around us in a genuine and respectful way, as encouraged in Proverbs 12:18, where wise words are said to bring healing.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I might be 'blessing' others with a loud voice, without truly considering their needs or feelings?
- How can I balance the desire to express gratitude and kindness to those around me with the need to be considerate of their boundaries and preferences?
- In what ways might my own thoughtless behavior be affecting those around me, and how can I work to be more mindful and considerate in my interactions with others?
- What are some practical ways in which I can seek to be a genuine blessing to those around me, rather than simply going through the motions or seeking to draw attention to myself?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:14
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice,.... So as not only to be heard by him, but by others; who is extravagant in his praises and commendations of him; who exceeds all bounds of modesty,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:14
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
He that blesseth his friend, that saluteth, or praiseth, and applaudeth him to his face, as the manner of flatterers is, with a loud voice, that both he and others may be sure to take notice of it; rising early in the morning to perform this office, to show his great forwardness, and diligence, and zeal in his service, which was the custom of the Romans afterward, and possibly of some of the Jews at this time; it shall be counted a curse to him his friend will value this kind of blessing no more than a curse, because it plainly discovers a base design, and is a high reflection upon him, as if he either did not understand such gross and palpable flattery, or were so ridiculously vain-glorious as to be pleased with it.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
Proverbs 27:14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.Ver. 14. He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice.] Qui leonum laudibus murem obruit, that extols a man above measure, - as the false prophets did Ahab, and the people Herod, - that praiseth him to his face; which, when a court parasite did to Sigismund the emperor, he gave him a sound box on the ear. A preacher in Constantine’ s time, ausus est imperatorem in os beatum dicere, saith Eusebius, presumed to call the emperor a saint to his face; but he went away with a check. When Aristobulus the historian presented to Alexander the great book that he had written of his glorious acts, wherein he had flatteringly made him greater than he was, Alexander, after he had read the book, threw it into the river Hydaspes, and said to the author, ‘ It were a good deed to throw thee after it.’ Rising early in the morning.] As afraid to be prevented by another, or that he shall not have time enough all day after to do it in. In vita Alphons. Euseb., De Vit. Const., lib. iv. c. 4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
(14) He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice . . .—If gratitude is to be acceptable, the time, place, and manner of shewing it must all be well chosen. A man who is so eager to express his thanks that he begins early in the morning, and in so loud a voice as to draw upon his patron the attention of all the bystanders, is looked upon as a nuisance; any one would as soon be cursed as blessed by him. So God loves heartfelt gratitude offered in secret. (Comp. Matthew 6:5-6.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
Verse 14. He that blesseth his friend] He who makes loud and public protestations of acknowledgments to his friend for favours received, subjects his sincerity to suspicion; and remember the Italian proverb elsewhere quoted:-"He who praises you more than he was wont to do, has either deceived you, or is about to do it." Extravagant public professions are little to be regarded.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:14
14. Ostentatious professions of regard, like the profuse kisses of an enemy (Proverbs 27:6), justly incur the suspicion of sinister design.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 27:14
The picture of the ostentatious flatterer going at daybreak to pour out blessings on his patron. For any good that he does, for any thanks he gets, he might as well utter curses.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
14. Rising early in the morning — “Rising in the night.” — Vulgate. The phrase, which is only two words in the Hebrew, is used to denote great zeal and earnestness.
Sermons on Proverbs 27:14
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Ahab Exposed by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen's sermon 'Ahab Exposed' warns against the dangers of false prophets and the consequences of turning away from God, as exemplified by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Ahab, |
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The Power and Danger of Deception by Eli Brayley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holding on to the truth and not being deceived in the last days. He references the scripture that says as in the days of N |