Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 16:25-26
Proverbs 16:25-26. There is a way, &c. See on Proverbs 14:12. He that laboureth, laboureth for himself For his own use and benefit. Solomon’s design in this proverb is, to condemn idleness, and to commend diligence, in a man’s calling; for his mouth craveth it of him Hebrew, אכ Š עליו , boweth to him, namely, as a suppliant; beggeth him to labour, that it may have something put into it, for its own comfort, and the nourishment of the whole body. read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:27-30
Penal judgments on guilt I. GODLESS STRIVINGS . Life is full of success and failure. There are successes which cost the soul, and failures in which is contained the reaping of life eternal. The activity of the worthless man ( Proverbs 16:27 ). 1 . It is mischievous in spirit and in end. He is depicted as one who digs a grave for others ( Proverbs 26:27 ; Jeremiah 18:20 , sqq. ) . And his words are like fire that scorches, blasting reputation, withering the buds of... read more