Proverbs 22:11-16 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child ,.... That is, sin, the greatest of all folly; this is naturally in the heart of man; it is in the heart of a child, it is in him from his infancy; it is bound in his heart, it is rooted and riveted in him, being conceived in sin, and shapen in iniquity; it is what cleaves close to him, and he has a strong affection for and desire after: the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth, Genesis 8:21 ; so that he is not easily brought off... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:16

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches ,.... By taking away from them the little they have; by keeping back their hire, defrauding them of the just wages of their labours; or by usury and extortion, or any other unjust method, whereby they distress the poor, and enrich themselves; and he that giveth to the rich shall surely come to want : that gives to those that are richer than he; or that are in greater power and authority, that they may protect him in the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:11

He that loveth pureness of heart - Who aims to be what God would have him to be - the King of kings shall be his Friend. There is no class of men that value uprightness more than kings; as none stand so much in need of it in their servants. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the Lord - (the Divine providence) preserve knowledge - This providence has been wonderfully manifested in preserving the sacred oracles, and in preserving many ancient authors, which have been of great use to the civil interests of man. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:13

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without - But why does he say so? Because he is a slothful man. Remove his slothfulness, and these imaginary difficulties and dangers will be no more. He will not go abroad to work in the fields, because he thinks there is a lion in the way, he will not go out into the town for employment, as he fears to be assassinated in the streets! From both these circumstances he seeks total cessation from activity. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:14

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit - In Proverbs 23:27 , he says, A whore is a Deep Ditch:, oud a strange woman is a Narrow Pit. The allusions in these three places are too plain to be misunderstood. Virgil's hell has been adduced in illustration: - - Sate sanguine Divum, Tros Anchisiade, facilis decensus Averni; Noctes atque dies patet atri janua Ditis: Sed revocare gradum, superasque evadere ad auras, Hoc Opus, hic Labor est. Pauci quos aequus amavit Jupiter,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:16

He that oppresseth the poor - He who, in order to obtain the favor of the rich and great, either robs or cheats the poor, to make those men presents; or gives in presents to them, for the sake of honor and reputation, what he should have given to the poor, shall surely come to want. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The theme of the earlier part of the chapter may be said to be the good name: the blessings in the possession of it, and the conditions for the acquirement of it—partly negatively, partly positively, described. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

Means to the preservation of the good name I. EARLY TRAINING . ( Proverbs 22:6 .) The young twig must be early bent. Experience teaches us that nothing in the world is so mighty for good or evil as custom; and therefore, says Lord Bacon, "since custom is the principal magistrate of man's life, let man by all means endeavour to obtain good customs. Custom is most perfect when it beginneth in young years; this we call education, which is in effect but an early custom. The tongue is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:11

He that loveth pureness of heart ; he who strives to be pure m heart ( Matthew 5:8 ), free from guile, lust, cupidity, vice of every kind. The next clause carries on the description of the perfect character, and is best translated. And hath grace of lips, the king is his friend. He who is not only virtuous and upright, but has the gift of graciousness of speech, winning manner in conversation, such a man wilt attach the king to him by the closest bonds of friendship. We have had... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:11

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