Proverbs 12:1-6 ESV

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Proverbs 12:1-15

Proverbs THE MANY-SIDED CONTRAST OF WISDOM AND FOLLY Pro_12:1 - Pro_12:15 . The verses of the present passage are a specimen of the main body of the Book of Proverbs. They are not a building, but a heap. The stones seldom have any mortar between them, and connection or progress is for the most part sought in vain. But one great antithesis runs through the whole-the contrast of wisdom or righteousness with folly or wickedness. The compiler or author is never weary of setting out that... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:1-28

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

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:1-8

A Comparison Between The Righteous And The Unrighteous, The Basis Of The Righteous Family, And The Destiny Of Each (Proverbs 12:1-8 ). We have here another subsection in which the various attributes of the righteous are commended, with the unrighteous (the wicked) being revealed as what they are. The righteous man loves correction because he loves the true knowledge of God, he will thereby obtain favour from YHWH, and consequently his root will not be moved (he will not be cast out of the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:1-28

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

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:1-28

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

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:1

Instruction; admonition or reproof, as appears from the next clause, which is a singular means of getting true and sound knowledge. Loveth knowledge; showeth that he is a true lover of knowledge, because he is willing to purchase it upon such unwelcome terms, as reproofs are generally esteemed. Is brutish; discovereth himself to be a most foolish and stupid creature, because he is an enemy to himself and to his own happiness. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:2

Obtaineth favour; whereby he is and shall be acquitted and justified. A man of wicked devices, who designeth and industriously committeth wickedness, will he condemn, when he standeth in judgment, howsoever he may for the present justify himself, and deceive others into a good opinion of him. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:3

By wickedness; by any sinful courses by which he useth to secure or stablish himself; whereby he implies that he shall be rooted up. Shall not be moved, to wit, out of its place. He shall stand fast, and flourish, like a well-rooted tree. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:4

A crown; a singular ornament and matter of his glorying and joy. That maketh ashamed; that by her folly or wickedness bringeth shame to herself and to her husband. As rottenness in his bones; loathsome, and vexatious, and pernicious. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are right; his constant purpose is to deal justly and truly with God and with men. The counsels of the wicked are deceit; his great care and contrivance is to wrong and deceive others by fair pretences and cunning artifices. read more

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Proverbs 12:1-15

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 12:1-28

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:1-8

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:1-28

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:1-28

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:1

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:2

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:3

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:4

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 12:5

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