proverbs-10

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:8

8. wise, c.—(compare Proverbs 9:8 Proverbs 9:9; Proverbs 9:16), opposed to prating fool—or, "fool of lips of wicked language." fall—headlong, suddenly. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:9

9. perverteth his ways—acts deceitfully. known—discovered and punished. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:10

10. Two vices contrasted; hypocrisy, or insinuating evil against one (Proverbs 6:13; Psalms 35:19), and rashness of speech. In each case, the results are on the evildoers. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:11

11. a well—or, "source" of good to himself and others (John 7:37; John 7:38). On last clause, see on Proverbs 10:1. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:12

12. strifes—or, "litigations." covereth—by forgiveness and forbearance. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:13

13. In the lips . . . found—hence, not beaten, as the wicked-speaking fool. void of understanding— (Proverbs 6:32; Proverbs 7:7). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:14

14. lay up knowledge—that is, as treasures for good use. mouth . . . destruction—or, "as to the mouth," c., destruction is near they expose themselves to evil by prating. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown