proverbs-16:23-24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 16:22-24

Proverbs 16:22-24. Understanding is a well-spring of life A clear understanding and right judgment of things, like an inexhaustible spring, gives perpetual comfort and satisfaction to him who has it, and makes him very useful unto others; but the instruction of fools is folly Their learning is frivolous and vain; their most grave and serious counsels are foolish; and, therefore, if they undertake to instruct others, they only make them like themselves. The heart of the wise teacheth his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 16:23

teacheth = maketh wise. Illustrations: Eleazar (Genesis 24:34-49 ); Jacob ( Pro 47:9 ); Peter (Acts 3:12 , &c; Proverbs 4:19 , &c); Paul (Acts 13:16-41 ; Acts 14:17 , Acts 17:28 ; Acts 17:17 ; Acts 24:25 ; Acts 26:2-27 . Phm. 1 Timothy 1:12-16 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 16:24

words = sayings. Hebrew. 'imrah. App-73 . health = healing. Compare Proverbs 6:8 . bones. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Part), App-6 , for whole body. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 16:23

"The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.""The wise mind makes a meaning clear, and to be a master of words is a further advantage."[24] "Good sense makes men judicious in their talk; it adds persuasiveness to what they say."[25] This would be a good motto for salesmen. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 16:24

"Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.""Friendly conversation is agreeable and useful. It relaxes the mind, dispels anxiety, provides information, promotes mutual love and kindness, and enables us to return to life's business with renewed vigor."[26] read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 16:23

23. The heart is the source of wisdom flowing from the mouth. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 16:24

24. (Compare :-). Gentle, kind words, by soothing the mind, give the body health. 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

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:1-33

1-9. God’s control of human life.1. Read, ’the preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.’ Man prepares his plans, but the decisive, final word is suggested by God. ’There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, roughhew them as we will.’2. Cp. 1 Corinthians 4:4.4. Read, ’The Lord hath made everything for its own end.’ God is the absolute Sovereign (Amos 3:6). The wicked are created for punishment (Exodus 9:16; Ezekiel 38:16; Ezekiel 39:21; Romans 9:17).... read more