E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 16:21
heart. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for understanding or discernment. read more
잠언 16:21-22 Krv
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 16:22
Understanding. Hebrew. sekel See note on Proverbs 1:2 . fools . . . folly. Hebrew. 'evil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 16:21
"The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning."The sweetness of the lips should be understood here as a compliment to the teacher who brings learning to another. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 16:22
"Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly."The thought here is that a person who follows the Word of God will avoid many pitfalls in life; but the fool will never learn except by experience. His only correction shall be when his own folly overthrows him. read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 16:21
Proverbs 16:21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent— "Profoundness of wisdom," says Lord Bacon, "may help men to fame and admiration; but it is eloquence which prevails in business and active life." read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 16:21
21. wise in heart—who rightly consider duty. sweetness of the lips—eloquent discourse, persuades and instructs others. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 16:22
22. Understanding—or, "discretion," is a constant source of blessing ( :-), benefiting others; but fools' best efforts are folly. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 16:1-33
1. Trusting God ch. 16In this chapter, there is also a slight change in the form of the proverbs. Solomon expressed the earlier proverbs (chs. 10-15) mainly in antithetical parallelisms, but the proverbs in this section are mainly synonymous and synthetic parallelisms. Instead of the key word being "but" it now becomes "and." read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 16:22
"Understanding" (good sense) is a source of life for a wise person, but "folly" is a source of discipline for a fool. Thus a person’s wisdom or lack of it determines his or her prospects in life. Proverbs has little that is positive to say about a fool."It is highly unlikely that Solomon would accept the idea that all men are created equal and thus deserve education at government expense." [Note: Alden, p. 129.] read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:1-33
Laying plans and making decisions (16:1-33)A person may make plans, but God is the one who determines their outcome. He knows the person’s unseen motives and controls events according to his purposes. It is important, therefore, always to bring God into one’s planning (16:1-4). God punishes the arrogant but has mercy on those who fear him (5-6). He protects them from harm and guides them on the right pathway (7-9).When a king’s wisdom comes from God, his decisions will be right. He will show no... read more