Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 16:24
(24) Pleasant words.—Comp. Proverbs 15:26.Health to the bones.—Comp. 1 Samuel 14:27. read more
Proverbs-16:23-24
Charles John Ellicott
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:1-33
CHAPTER 17A JUST BALANCE"A just balance and scales are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are His work."- Proverbs 16:11"A false balance is an abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is His delight."- Proverbs 11:1"Diverse weights, and divers measures, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord."- Proverbs 20:10"Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord; and a false balance is not good."- Proverbs 20:23THE sixteenth chapter opens-and we may annex to it the last verse of... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 16:1-33
CHAPTER 16 In the Light of the Lord The name Jehovah (LORD) appears eleven times in this chapter of Proverbs. The Lord has the final word, for to man belong the preparations (or plans) of the heart; but from the LORD is the answer of the tongue. It is the same thought as in our English proverb--“Man proposes--God disposes.” Man loves to justify himself, his ways are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits; He is the judge of ways and motives. Our works are to be committed... read more
James Gray
James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:1-33
In these chapters we have a series of exhortations to a life of godliness expressed in general terms about as follows: 1. Confidence in God as a wise ruler (chap. 16) 2. A disposition of peacefulness and contentment (chap. 17) 3. The virtues of affability, fidelity, and others of a social nature (chap. 18) 4. Humility and meekness (chap. 19) 5. Sobriety, diligence and kindness (chap. 21) 6. Justice, patience, submission (chap. 21) 7. The attainment and preservation of a good name (chap. 22) 8.... read more
Joseph Parker
The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 16:1-33
The Answer of the Tongue, Etc. Proverbs 16:0 Here is a doctrine of inspiration which descends to the most practical line of life. This doctrine deals with the individual man, as well as collective humanity. Whenever the preparations of the heart are good that is, wise, prudent, purged of selfishness, and generous with the love of God, we find nothing less than a miracle of the Holy Ghost Naturally, the heart is deceitful above all things; it requires, therefore, great preparation, that is,... read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 16:8-33
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. The wrath... read more
George Haydock
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:23
Heart. Or knowledge. (Haydock) --- Wisdom gives beauty to eloquence. read more
Paul E. Kretzmann
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 16:23
v. 23. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, for wisdom of heart and mind is shown in sensible speech, and addeth learning to his lips, giving greater emphasis and weight to his teaching. read more
Paul E. Kretzmann
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 16:24
v. 24. Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones; for the spirit of friendliness inspired by love is evident in them, to strengthen the hearer. read more
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 16:23
(23)Addeth learning to his lips.—His wisdom and learning do not remain hidden in his heart, but continually rise to his lips, like the waters of an everflowing fountain, for the instruction of others. read more