Proverbs 27:14 (BSB)

If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.

From Proverbs 27. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 27:14

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 27:14: Note, 1. It is a great folly to be extravagant in praising even the best of our friends and benefactors. It is our duty to give every one his due praise, to applaud those who excel in knowledge, virtue, and usefulness, and to acknowledge the kindnesses we have received with thankfulness; but to do this with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, to...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 27:14: Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind,.... Whoever attempts to stop her brawls and contentions, to repress and restrain them, and hinder her voice being heard in the streets, and endeavours to hide the shame that comes upon herself and family, attempts a thing as impossible as to hide the wind in the palm of a man's hand, or to stop it from blowing; for as...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 27:14: Excessive zeal in praising raises suspicions of selfishness.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes 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. (f) Hastily and without cause.