E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:15
fool. Hebrew. 'evil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . read more
Proverbs 12:6-26
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:16
is = letteth itself be. presently = immediately, at once, the same day. Illustrations: Jehoram (2 Kings 6:31 ); Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1 , 1 Kings 19:2 ); Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3:19 ); synagogue at Nazareth (Luke 4:28 ). covereth = concealeth. shame = public ignominy. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Effect), App-6 , put for the affront which causes it. Illustrations: Gideon (Judges 8:2 , Judges 8:3 . Compare Proverbs 8:1 ); Hezekiah (Isaiah 36:21 . Compare Proverbs 26:4 ); David (1 Samuel 17:29... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:18
like the piercings, &c. Illustrations: Saul (1 Samuel 20:30 ; and Proverbs 18:21 . Compare Psalms 57:4 , and Proverbs 16:27 ); Doeg (1 Samuel 22:9-19 ); Jews (John 8:48 ); Jeremiah (Lamentations 3:14 .Hebrews 11:36; Hebrews 11:36 ). piercings = stabs. Occurs only here. tongue. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by it. is health. Illustrations: Jethro (Exodus 18:17-26 ); Abigail (1 Samuel 25:24-33 ); the woman (2 Samuel 20:16 ); Stephen (Acts 7:59 .... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:19
lip. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken. Illustration: Caleb and Joshua (Numbers 14:30 , Numbers 14:38 ). but for a moment. Illustrations: Ahab ( 1Ki 22:30 , 1 Kings 22:37 ; Hananiah (Jeremiah 28:2 , Jeremiah 28:11 . Compare verses: Proverbs 12:15-17 ); Gehazi ( 2Ki 5:22 , 2 Kings 5:25 , 2 Kings 5:27 . 2 Kings 10:9 ); Ananias (Acts 5:5 , Acts 5:10 . Acts 21:6 ). read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:21
no evil = nothing in vain. Hebrew. 'aven . App-44 . mischief. Hebrew. ra'a'. Same word as "evil" in verses: Proverbs 12:12 , Proverbs 12:20 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:22
abomination, &c. See note on Proverbs 3:32 . they that deal truly are, &c. Some codices, with Septuagint, read "is" (singular) = he that dealeth, &c. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:23
concealeth knowledge. Illustrations: Samuel (1 Samuel 9:27 . Compare Proverbs 10:16 ); Nehemiah (Nehemiah 6:2 , Nehemiah 6:3 ). fools. Hebrew. kesil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 12:15 , Proverbs 12:16 , Proverbs 12:24 shall bear rule. Illustrations: Eleazar (Genesis 24:2 , Genesis 24:10 ); Joseph (Genesis 39:4 , Genesis 39:22 ); Jeroboam (1 Kings 11:28 ). read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:25
Heaviness = Anxiety (feminine) stoop = bowed down. Illustrations: Ezra (Ezra 9:3 Ezra 10:6 ); Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:4 ); David (Psalms 40:12 ); Jeremiah (Jeremiah 8:18 ). maketh, &c. = maketh [the man] glad [by driving it (feminine), the anxiety (feminine), away]. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:26
the righteous = a righteous one, is more excellent than his neighbour = guideth his neighbour. seduceth them = leadeth them astray. The clauses are not "unrelated", nor is the text "corrupt beyond restoration", when properly translated. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:13
The wicked = an evil man. Hebrew. ra'a'. Same word as "evil" in Proverbs 12:12 . transgression. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44 . lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by them. Illustrations: Korah (Numbers 16:1-3 , Numbers 16:31-35 .Psalms 64:8; Psalms 64:8 ); the Amalekite(2 Samuel 1:2-16 ); Adonijah (1 Kings 2:23 ); Daniel's accusers (Daniel 6:24 ); Jews (Matthew 27:25 ). the just = a righteous one. shall come out, &c. Illustrations: Joshua and... read more