proverbs-10

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:18

18. Both vices must one day be known and punished, and hence their folly. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:19

19. Much speech involves risk of sin; hence the wisdom of restraining the tongue (Psalms 39:1; James 1:26). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:20

20. Right speech is the fruit of a good heart, but the wicked show theirs to be useless. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:21

21. Fools not only fail to benefit others, as do the righteous, but procure their own ruin (compare Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 10:17; Hosea 4:6). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:22

22. it maketh, c.—"it" is emphatic. Riches from God are without the sorrow of ill-gotten wealth (compare Ecclesiastes 2:21-23 1 Timothy 6:9; 1 Timothy 6:10; 1 Timothy 6:17). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:23

23. Sin is the pleasure of the wicked; wisdom that of the good. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:24

24. it—the very thing. The wicked get dreaded evil; the righteous, desired good. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:25

25. (Compare Psalms 1:4; Psalms 37:9; Psalms 37:10; Psalms 37:36). righteous . . . foundation—well laid and firm (Matthew 7:24; Matthew 7:25). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown