Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:5
5. thoughts—or, "purposes." are right—literally, "are judgment," that is, true decisions. counsels—(Compare :-). deceit—contrary to truth and honesty. read more
Proverbs 12:1-6 Esv
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:6
6. The words—or, "expressed designs" of the wicked are for evil purposes. the mouth—or, "words" of the righteous delivering instead of ensnaring men. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 12:1-12
5. The value of righteousness 12:1-12 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 12:6
The words of the wicked, particularly their false accusations, are an ambush, but the words of the upright are straightforward and sincere (cf. Proverbs 1:18). [Note: Cf. Whybray, The Book . . ., p. 73.] read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:1-28
4. A crown, etc.] Possibly there may be a reference to the crown worn on their wedding-day by bride and bridegroom (Song of Solomon 3:11; Song of Solomon 8:9). In Damascus the bridal crown consists of a silver hoop covered with a network of strings of corals. On this net are fastened strings of gold coins.5. Two kinds of plans. 6. Their very words are an ambush, meant to cause destruction.9. Even a poor man in those days could afford to have a slave (cp. Exodus 21:32), and such a man, although... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 12:1
XII.(1) Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge.—Rather, he that loveth knowledge loveth discipline, i.e., to put himself in the place of a learner; while “he that hateth reproof,” who will not take advice, is “brutish,” “nourishing a blind life within the brain,” like the animals who are incapable of improvement. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 12:2
(2) A good man.—The corresponding phrase, “a man of wicked devices,” i.e., who plots against his neighbour, fixes the sense of “good” as signifying “benevolent” (comp. Psalms 73:1); and for the sentiment, Luke 6:35. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 12:4
(4) A virtuous woman.—Literally, of power, i.e., of ability and character, like the wife described in Proverbs 31:0, or the “able” men of Exodus 18:21. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 12:5
(5) The thoughts of the righteous are right.—Or, justice. (Comp. Matthew 12:35.) read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:4
4. A virtuous woman—in the wide sense of well-disposed to all moral duties ( :-). maketh ashamed—that is, by misconduct. rottenness—an incurable evil. read more