Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:10
10. A righteous (or just) man regardeth. יודע , ( yodhea’h,) knoweth. The verb is used in the sense of taking care of. Compare Genesis 39:6; Psalms 1:6; Proverbs 27:23. The life of his beast נפשׁ בהמתו ( nephesh behemto) is, perhaps, used as a periphrasis for beast; that is, for its comfort and well-being. But the tender mercies רחמי , ( rahhame,) bowels, which the ancients regarded as the seat of the tender affections or sympathies. Are cruel Cruelty itself; as much as to... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:9
9. He that is despised Lowly, little noticed, or lightly esteemed. 1 Samuel 18:23. It is a different word from that rendered “despised” in Proverbs 12:8. Perhaps it ( נקלה , nikleh) should be translated ignoble; that is, of birth or family one of the common people. And hath a servant A sign of wealth and substance. Is better Better off than he that honoureth himself; affects honour, wealth, nobility, aristocracy, and lacketh bread. The general sentiment is, Better is a man in medium... read more