Promiseth. Septuagint, "there are, who speaking, wound with the sword; but," &c. Hebrew bote (Haydock) means also, making a foolish promise, which causes remorse. (Menochius) --- This was the case with Herod, when he was pleased with Herodias, Matthew xiv. 8. (Calmet) --- Hebrew, "speaketh like the piercings of the sword," (Protestants; Haydock) as detractors, and those who disseminate impious and scandalous maxims do. read more
v. 18. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword, his speeches being as rude and sharp as knife thrusts, their intention being to hurt and injure; but the tongue of the wise is health, healing, intended to overcome the effect of sharp speeches and to bind up the wounds inflicted by foolish babblers. read more
β) With reference to domestic, civil and public avocationsProverbs 12:01 He that loveth correction loveth knowledge;but whosoever hateth rebuke is brutish.2 The good man obtaineth favor from Jehovah;but the man of wicked devices doth he condemn.3 A man shall not be established by wickedness;but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.4 A good wife is the crown of her husband,but one that causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.5 The thoughts of the righteous... read more
Verse Proverbs 12:9. That is to say, it matters little that one is not counted as of any importance by his neighbors if, nevertheless, he is able to keep a servant, that is, to employ someone to minister to his need. That man is in a far worse case who honors himself, that is, keeps up an appearance out of pride, while, nevertheless, he lacks bread. Verse Proverbs 12:12. The contrast here is between the feverish desire for the speculative method of obtaining, symbolized by hunting, with the... read more
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
The Importance Of Truth And Sound Authority (Proverbs 12:17-24 ). In this next subsection the stress is on truth as opposed to falsehood, on authority as opposed to disobedience, and on the benefits accruing from both. Truth is especially stressed in Proverbs 12:17; Proverbs 12:19; Proverbs 12:22, but also implied in Proverbs 12:18; Proverbs 12:20. Falsehood is stressed in Proverbs 12:17; Proverbs 12:19-20; Proverbs 12:22, and implied in Proverbs 12:18; Proverbs 12:23. The true witness shows... read more
Proverbs 12. Here we have a number of proverbs handling the favourite subject of retribution ( Proverbs 12:2 f., Proverbs 12:7; Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 12:21; Proverbs 12:28). Several deal with speech ( Proverbs 12:6; Proverbs 12:13, Proverbs 12:16-Psalms :, Proverbs 12:22 f.). Other subjects treated of are the virtuous woman, humanity to animals, and the sluggard. No new feature appears. Proverbs 12:8 . of a perverse heart: Toy happily translates “ a wrong-headed man.” Proverbs 12:9 is... read more
Speaketh like the piercings of a sword, hurtful and pernicious words, whereby they either corrupt men’s minds and manners, or scandalize them, or injure them in their reputation, estate, or life, or otherwise. The tongue of the wise is health; his speech, both in judgment and in common discourse, is sound and wholesome in itself, and tending to the comfort and benefit of others. read more
CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 12:17. Speaketh, literally “breathes.” Proverbs 12:18. Speaketh, literally “babbles.” Health, “healing.” Proverbs 12:19. A moment, literally “while I wink.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 12:17-19, and Proverbs 12:22WOUNDING AND HEALINGI. The mischief that may be done by a lying tongue. 1. In a legal matter. It is the duty of a witness to testify exactly what he knows, and no more nor less. If a man speaks deceitfully he may bring much misery upon the... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 12:10-18
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall... read more