Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:19
19. Words of truth are consistent, and stand all tests, while lies are soon discovered and exposed. read more
Proverbs 12:6-26
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:20
20. that imagine—or, "plan" (Proverbs 3:29). They design a deceitful course, to which, with all its evils and dangers to others and themselves, the happiness of peace-makers is opposed (compare Matthew 5:9; Romans 12:18). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:21
21. no evil—(as in :-), under God's wise limitations ( :-). mischief—as penal evil. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:22
22. deal truly—or, "faithfully," that is, according to promises (compare :-). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:23
23. concealeth—by his modesty (Proverbs 10:14; Proverbs 11:13). heart . . . proclaimeth—as his lips speak his thoughts (compare Proverbs 11:13- :). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:24
24. slothful—(Compare Margin), so called because he fails to meet his promises. under tribute—not denoting legal taxes, but the obligation of dependence. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:25
25. a good word—one of comfort. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:26
26. more excellent—(Compare Margin); or, "more successful," while the wicked fail; or, we may read it: "The righteous guides his friend, but," &c., that is, The ability of the righteous to aid others is contrasted with the ruin to which the way of the wicked leads themselves. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 12:1-12
5. The value of righteousness 12:1-12 read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:18
18. speaketh—literally, "speaketh hastily," or indiscreetly ( :-), as an angry man retorts harsh and provoking invectives. tongue . . . health—by soothing and gentle language. read more