Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.Are not — Both they and their families suddenly perish. read more
Proverbs 12:3-10
John Wesley
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.Despised — That lives in a mean condition.Honoureth — That glories in his high birth or gay attire. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.Regardeth — He will not destroy it either by labour beyond its strength, or by denying it necessary food or rest.Cruel — There is cruelty mixed even with their most merciful actions. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:3
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
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:4
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
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:5
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
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:6
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
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:7
7. Are not Are no more there is nothing left of them. Compare Proverbs 10:25; Esther 9:6; Job 5:3; Job 18:15; Job 27:18; Psalms 37:10; Psalms 37:37; Psalms 73:18; Matthew 7:27. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:8
8. According to his wisdom Shrewdness or prudence. In proportion to it shall he be applauded. Perverse Crooked of heart. Shall be despised Literally, it shall be for contempt. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:6
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