John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:2
Pro 12:2 A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Ver. 2. A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord. ] Or, "Hath what he will of God"; id quod vult a Domino impetrat; quia eius voluntas est ipsissima Dei voluntas, nec aliud vult. Thus Mercer out of Rabbi Levi. Thus it is written of Luther, that by his prayers he could prevail with God at his pleasure. When great gifts were offered him, he refused them with this brave speech, Valde protestatus... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 12:2
Proverbs 12:2A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord. The blessing of the righteous and misery of the wickedThere is s marked difference between the righteous and the wicked both in their characteristics and in their condition.I. The teaching of the passage regarding the blessing of the righteous.1. The righteous has the favour of the Lord (Proverbs 12:2). In the Divine favour is the guarantee of all good.2. The righteous is firmly fixed (Proverbs 12:3).3. He is wiser in his speech (Proverbs... read more