Proverbs 13:23

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 13:23

23. The laboring poor prosper more than those who injudiciously or wickedly strive, by fraud and violence, to supersede the necessity of lawful labor. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 13:1-25

7. Fruits of wise living ch. 13 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:1-25

2. Read, ’the desire of the treacherous is for violence’ (RM). 3. The times were out of joint: those alone were safe who said nothing. 4. Soul] as in Proverbs 13:2 and many other passages, means ’appetite.’ Made fat] abundantly gratified. 5. Read, ’but a wicked man behaves shamefully and abominably.’7. One ’feigneth himself rich’ (RM), to gain consideration; another ’feigneth himself poor,’ to avoid giving and paying. 8. Providence equalises matters: wealth may buy one off from peril, but... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 13:23

(23) Tillage.—Properly, the newly-made field, on which much labour has been expended. The poor hardworking man, by God’s blessing, gains an abundant living, while many (rich persons) are ruined for their neglect of what is right. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

CHAPTER 14PRIDE AND HUMILITY"A wise son heareth his father’s instruction, but a scorner heareth not rebuke."- Proverbs 13:1“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction, but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored."- Proverbs 13:18"By pride cometh only contention, but with the well advised is wisdom."- Proverbs 13:10"Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded."- Proverbs 13:13 This last proverb appears in... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 13:1-25

CHAPTER 13 The Contrast: Advantage and Disadvantage The contrast in Proverbs concerning the righteous and the wicked is continued in this chapter, showing mostly the advantage of the righteous, illustrating a statement found in the prophet Isaiah: “Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings” Isaiah 3:10 ). Then the contrast: “Woe unto the wicked! It shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him” Proverbs 13:11... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 13:23

13:23 Much food [is in] the fallow ground of the {l} poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for lack of judgment.(l) God blesses the labour of the poor, and consumes their goods who are negligent, because they think they have enough. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

Some regard the division now entered upon as the original nucleus of the whole collection of proverbs (see the first sentence of verse one). The division extends really to the close of chapter 22, and contains “maxims, precepts and admonitions with respect to the most diverse relations of life.” In so much of it as is covered by the present lesson we have a contrast “between the godly and the ungodly, and their respective lots in life.” We have this contrast set before us, first in general... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 13:15-24

The Way of Transgressors, Etc. Pro 13:15-24 Good understanding gives favour with man, and it also gives favour with God; it may stand for sympathy, or appreciation, or mutual knowledge; or it may stand for a desire to do that which is right and good at all costs and under all circumstances; a man who displays this high moral quality will be found to have made many friends without any attempt to make them. Character asserts itself, and brings its own results in due sequence. The cantankerous... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 13:21-25

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. Lord, impress all thy ponderous truths upon... read more

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