Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31
Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:4-6
Proverbs 11:4-6. Riches profit not in the day of wrath In the time of God’s judgments, when he is executing vengeance upon sinners; but righteousness delivereth, &c. See note on Proverbs 10:2. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct, &c. Shall bring all his designs and endeavours to a happy issue, and deliver him from many snares and dangers, Proverbs 11:6. read more