Proverbs 12:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:4-12

Proverbs 12:4-12 contain proverbs concerning the management of a house and business. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:12

Modern commentators have endeavoured to amend the text of this verse by various methods, which may be seen in Nowack's note on the passage; but the existing reading gives an appropriate sense, and alteration is not absolutely needed, though it is plain that the LXX had before them something different from the Masoretic text. The wicked desireth the net of evil men ( Ecclesiastes 7:26 ), that he may use the means which they take to enrich themselves; or matsod may mean, not the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:12-22

Virtues and vices in civil life I. SOME VICES OF SOCIETY . 1 . Envious greed. ( Proverbs 12:12 .) The wicked desires the "takings" of the evil. It is a general description of greedy strife and competition, one man trying to forestall another in the bargain, or to profit at the expense of his loss; a mutually destructive process, a grinding of egoistic passions against one another, so that there can be no mutual confidence nor peace ( Isaiah 48:22 ; Isaiah 57:21 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:13

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; rather, in the transgression of the lips is an evil snare ( Proverbs 18:7 ). A man by speaking unadvisedly or intemperately brings trouble upon himself, involves himself in difficulties which he did not foresee. Often when he has spoken in order to injure others, the slander or the censure has redounded on himself (comp. Psalms 7:15 , Psalms 7:16 ; Psalms 9:16 ). The just; the man who does not offend with his lips, avoids these... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:14

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth ( Proverbs 13:2 ; Proverbs 14:14 ; Proverbs 18:20 ). A man's words are like seeds, and if they are wise and pure and kindly, they will bring forth the fruit of love and favour and respect. Christian commentaters see here a reference to the day of judgment, wherein great stress is laid on the words ( Matthew 12:37 ). Of a man's hands. That which a man has done, his kindly actions, shall meet with full reward (comp. Isaiah... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:12

Proverbs 12:12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men He approves and uses those cunning and deceitful arts which evil men employ, like nets, to insnare others, and to take their goods to themselves. The word מצוד , however, here rendered net, may be translated fortress, as it is in the margin, and then the clause will be, he desires the fortress of wicked men, or of wickedness, that is, he seeks to fortify and establish himself by wicked practices. But the root of the righteous... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:13-14

Proverbs 12:13-14. The wicked is snared Brought into trouble; by the transgression of his lips By his wicked speeches against God and men; but the just shall come out of trouble Namely, by his wise, and holy, and inoffensive words, whereby he pacifieth men, and pleases God, and therefore is favoured with his protection. A man shall be satisfied, &c., by the fruit of his mouth By his pious and profitable discourses. And the recompense of a man’s hands That is, of his works, of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:1-28

Honest speech and honest work (12:1-28)There are further proverbs on attitudes towards criticism (12:1-2; see notes on 9:7-9), the stability of the righteous (3) and the value of a good wife (4). The righteous, besides having good principles, have the courage to speak up at risk to themselves in order to save others (5-7).If people live humbly and in keeping with their financial capacity, they may not achieve high social status, but at least they will remain free of debt. They are wiser than... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:12

The wicked = a lawless one. the net. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is caught in it. of evil men: i.e. which evil men use. evil. Hebrew. ra'a. App-44 : not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 12:13 , Proverbs 12:21 . yieldeth = giveth [to others]: i.e. instead of taking them as prey. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:13

The wicked = an evil man. Hebrew. ra'a'. Same word as "evil" in Proverbs 12:12 . transgression. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44 . lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by them. Illustrations: Korah (Numbers 16:1-3 , Numbers 16:31-35 .Psalms 64:8; Psalms 64:8 ); the Amalekite(2 Samuel 1:2-16 ); Adonijah (1 Kings 2:23 ); Daniel's accusers (Daniel 6:24 ); Jews (Matthew 27:25 ). the just = a righteous one. shall come out, &c. Illustrations: Joshua and... read more

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