Proverbs 27:14
14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
Other Translations of Proverbs 27:14
New International Version
14 If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.
English Standard Version
14 Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, will be counted as cursing.
The Message
14 If you wake your friend in the early morning by shouting "Rise and shine!" It will sound to him more like a curse than a blessing.
New King James Version
14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It will be counted a curse to him.
New Living Translation
14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning will be taken as a curse!
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
Commentary on Proverbs 27:14
(Read Proverbs 27:14)
It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride.