Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:7
7. Such conduct brings a proper return, by the destruction of the wicked and well-being of the righteous and his family. read more
Proverbs 12:6-26
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:8
8. despised—as opposed to commended (Proverbs 11:12). perverse heart—or, "wicked principles," as opposed to one of wisdom. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:9
9. despised—held in little repute, obscure (1 Samuel 18:23; Isaiah 3:5). hath a servant—implying some means of honest living. honoureth himself—is self-conceited. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:10
10. regardeth—literally, "knoweth" (Psalms 1:6). mercies . . . cruel—as acts of compassion ungraciously rendered to the needy. The righteous more regards a beast than the wicked a man. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:11
11. The idler's fate is the result of indolence and want of principle (Proverbs 6:32; Proverbs 7:7). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:12
12. the wicked . . . evil—They love the crafty arts of deception. the root . . . fruit—their own resources supply them; or, it may be rendered: "He (God) giveth, or, sets (Ezekiel 17:22) the root of the righteous," and hence it is firm: or, the verb is impersonal; "As to the root . . . it is firm" (Ezekiel 17:22- :). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:13
13, 14. The wicked is snared, &c.—The sentiment expanded. While the wicked, such as liars, flatterers, &c., fall by their own words, the righteous are unhurt. Their good conduct makes friends, and God rewards them. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:15
15. The way . . . eyes—The fool is self-conceited (compare Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 1:32; Proverbs 10:17; James 3:17). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:16
16. prudent . . . shame—He is slow to denounce his insulters ( :-). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:6
6. The words—or, "expressed designs" of the wicked are for evil purposes. the mouth—or, "words" of the righteous delivering instead of ensnaring men. read more