words: Proverbs 1:11-Psalms :, 2 Samuel 17:1-Numbers :, Isaiah 59:7, Jeremiah 5:26, Micah 7:1, Micah 7:2, Acts 23:12, Acts 23:15, Acts 25:3 the mouth: Proverbs 14:3, Esther 4:7-2 Chronicles :, Esther 7:4-Joshua : Reciprocal: Psalms 59:3 - they Proverbs 10:32 - but Matthew 12:35 - good man read more
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.Lie in wait — Are designed to entrap others, and to destroy them.Deliver them — From those that lie in wait for them. read more
1. Loveth instruction Better, discipline. (See Proverbs 1:3, and note.) He that hateth reproof (or admonition) is brutish בער , ( ba’har,) is boorish, bearish, or beastly stupid. Comp. Proverbs 30:2; Proverbs 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:6; Hebrews 10:11; Psalms 49:10; Psalms 73:22; Psalms 92:6; Psalms 141:5. read more
2. A good man שׂוב , ( tobh,) an unusual word to express moral qualities. Obtaineth Hebrew, draws out. There is some disagreement on the proper rendering of the latter clause, but the weight of criticism is in favour of our version. Wicked devices Plots, usually with a bad sense, and supposed to be so used here. read more
3. Root of the righteous The righteous are here figuratively compared to a tree deeply rooted, and able to resist the storms, and continue unmoved in a flourishing condition. Not so the wicked. Compare Psalms 1:3-4; Proverbs 10:25; Isaiah 61:4; Isaiah 27:6; Jeremiah 17:8; Ephesians 3:17; Colossians 2:7. read more
4. A virtuous woman אשׁת חיל , ( esheth hhayil.) Hhayil denotes, primarily, strength, firmness, of body or mind; hence ability, capability, virtue, worth, etc. The probable meaning here is, a worthy woman or wife; or a capable woman; one having all the good qualities of her sex, and the necessary qualifications physical, mental, and moral for her position as a wife and mother. Compare Proverbs 31:10, and note; Proverbs 31:23; Proverbs 31:28; Ruth 3:11. Such a wife is, indeed, a crown... read more
5. Thoughts… righteous Their purposes, intentions, accord with justice, or a judicial decision; that is, are like unto one. They meditate, and intend nothing but what is right. The counsels תחבלות , tahhbuloth, (comp. Proverbs 1:5; Proverbs 11:14,) the governing principles, of the wicked are deceit. Are intended to deceive. Tahhbuloth is the same word which in Proverbs 1:5, is translated wise counsels. See note there. read more
6. Are to lie in wait Are a lying in wait an ambush. For blood That is, to shed blood, to take life. Compare Proverbs 1:11-18; Proverbs 11:9. Shall deliver them Namely, those whose blood is sought. It is implied that this shall be done by their counsels, advices, pleas, or prayers by what proceeds out of their mouth. “Men sincerely good give the best advice they can to deliver such innocent persons from their bloody snares.” Patrick. But others understand that the upright shall... read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 12:5
thoughts: Proverbs 11:23, Proverbs 24:9, Psalms 119:15, Psalms 139:23, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 4:14 counsels: Psalms 12:2, Psalms 12:3, Psalms 36:2-Numbers :, Psalms 41:6, Psalms 41:7, Psalms 140:1-Leviticus :, Matthew 2:3-Ruth :, Matthew 2:16, Matthew 26:4, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 4:2 Reciprocal: Genesis 49:6 - come 1 Kings 12:14 - the counsel 2 Chronicles 10:14 - the advice 2 Chronicles 22:4 - they were his Proverbs 26:24 - deceit Matthew 1:20 - while read more