Proverbs 11:10 NKJV

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 11:8-15

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. A... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10-31

10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 11:10

v. 10. When it goeth well with the righteous, when they are prosperous and happy, the city rejoiceth, all the inhabitants receiving the benefit of their prosperity; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting, because both their oppression and their bad example are removed. read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 11:1-31

b) Comparison between the good results of piety and the disadvantages and penalties of ungodlinessProverbs 11-15α) With reference to just and unjust, benevolent and malevolent conduct towards one’s neighborProverbs 11:01 A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah,but a true weight is his delight.2 Pride cometh, then cometh shame,with the humble is wisdom.3 The integrity of the upright guideth hem,the perverseness of the ungodly shall destroy them.4 Riches profit not in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

Verse Proverbs 11:7. The antithesis of this proverb is between the condition described and that of one not described, that is to say, the expectation or hope of the wicked lies wholly on this side of the grave, and perishes at death. Verse Proverbs 11:12. The word "despiseth" here must be understood as marking some outward manifestation of contempt. The contrast will then be plain. Verse Proverbs 11:16. The method of this proverb is of comparison rather than of contrast, the idea being that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

A Collection Of Solomon’s Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 29:27 ). Solomon’s presentation of The Book of Proverbs has followed the pattern of much Wisdom literature. This commenced with the initial heading detailing the details of the author and his purpose in writing (Proverbs 1:1-7), continued with a Prologue which laid the foundation for what was to follow (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18), and was then followed by the body of the work introduced by one or more subheadings. In Solomon’s... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:8-14

Neighbours And Fellow-Citizens (Proverbs 11:8-14 ). Solomon now deals with contrasts between the righteous and the wicked with regard to their neighbours and fellow-citizens. The first two verses in the subsection are connected together by the deliverance of the righteous, and can be seen together. The final two are connected by the damage caused by the despiser of his neighbour, who is a talebearer, and by the wisdom of the man of understanding who seeks to counter such tale-bearing. It will... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

Proverbs 11. The orthodox view of strictly retributive justice found in Proverbs 10:24 f., Proverbs 11:27-Amos : is represented by a further group ( Proverbs 11:2-Ruth :, Proverbs 11:18-Ecclesiastes :, and Proverbs 11:31). Proverbs concerning speech are also frequent ( Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 11:12 f.). There are, moreover, several new points— e.g. the value of wisdom to the community ( Proverbs 11:14); the popularity of the prosperity of the righteous ( Proverbs 11:10), possibly referring to... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 11:10

When it goeth well with the righteous, when such men are encouraged and advanced into places of power and trust, the city rejoiceth; the citizens or subjects of that government rejoice, because they confidently expect justice and tranquillity, and many other benefits, by their administration of public affairs. There is shouting; a common rejoicing, partly for the just vengeance of God upon them who have been the instruments of so much mischief; and partly for their deliverance from such public... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 11:10-11

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 11:10-11THE REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS CITIZEN OR RULER. THE FATE OF THE UNRIGHTEOUS ONEI. The words imply that it does not always go with the righteous. “When it goeth well,” etc. A good man’s plans and efforts for the good of his fellow-citizens or fellow-countrymen are not always successful. They may need more resources to make them effectual than he has at his command. The men whom he desires to benefit may not themselves be willing to exercise the self-denial for... read more