John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:12
Pro 12:12 The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit]. Ver. 12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men, ] i.e., He so furiously pursueth his lusts, as if he desired destruction; as if he would outdare God himself; as if the guerdon of his gracelessness would not come time enough, but he must needs run to meet it. Thus thrasonical Lamech Gen 4:23 thinks to have the odds of God, seventy to seven. a Thus the princes of the Philistines, while... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 12:14
Proverbs 12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him. Obedience to God’s will and its fruitsWheresoever goodness is, whether it bridle our tongue, or guide our hand, or regulate our fancy, it carries its satisfaction, its recompense, along with it. Our songs of praise echo back again upon us; the works of our hands follow us, and fill us with joy; and our thoughts, if goodness raise them, are comforts.... read more