箴言 12:19-22 RCUVTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:19

Be it observed, to the honour of truth, that sacred thing, 1. That, if truth be spoken, it will hold good, and, whoever may be disobliged by it and angry at it, yet it will keep its ground. Great is the truth and will prevail. What is true will be always true; we may abide by it, and need not fear being disproved and put to shame. 2. That, if truth be denied, yet in time it will transpire. A lying tongue, that puts false colours upon things, is but for a moment. The lie will be disproved. The... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:20

Note, 1. Those that devise mischief contrive, for the accomplishing of it, how to impose upon others; but it will prove, in the end, that they deceive themselves. Those that imagine evil, under colour of friendship, have their hearts full of this and the other advantage and satisfaction which they shall gain by it, but it is all a cheat. Let them imagine it ever so artfully, deceivers will be deceived. 2. Those that consult the good of their neighbours, that study the things which make for... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:21

Note, 1. Piety is a sure protection. If men be sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. He will, by the power of his grace in them, that principle of justice, keep them from the evil of sin; so that, though they be tempted, yet they shall not be overcome by the temptation, and though they may come into trouble, into many troubles, yet to them those troubles shall have no evil in them, whatever they have to others (Ps. 91:10), for they shall be... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:22

We are here taught, 1. To hate lying, and to keep at the utmost distance from it, because it is an abomination to the Lord, and renders those abominable in his sight that allow themselves in it, not only because it is a breach of his law, but because it is destructive to human society. 2. To make conscience of truth, not only in our words, but in all our actions, because those that deal truly and sincerely in all their dealings are his delight, and he is well pleased with them. We delight to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:19

The lip of truth shall be established for ever ,.... The man that speaks truth is and will be established in his credit and reputation among men; he is uniform and all of a piece, and what he says is believed; truth, though it may be opposed, will prevail against lies and falsehood; the word of truth, the Gospel of Christ, will stand for ever; the ministers of truth and righteousness will be continued to the end of the world; Christ, who is truth itself, abides the same to day, yesterday,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil ,.... That secretly devise mischief in their hearts against their neighbours; that plough evil, as the word F7 חרשי . signifies, and sow discord among men; and by many artful and deceitful methods promote contention and division, in order to answer some base designs of theirs; but sooner or later they are deceived themselves, are disappointed of their views, the consequence of which is vexation and sorrow; but to the counsellors... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:21

There shall no evil happen to the just ,.... The evil of sin: no iniquity, as the Targum; which, and the Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions, interpret of sin not being agreeable, convenient, suit able, and pleasing to a righteous man. Moreover, the Lord, by his Spirit and grace, weakens the power of sin in them; and, by his providence, prevents and removes occasion of sinning; and by his power preserves from it, from being overcome and carried away with it, at least finally and totally.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord ,.... Such that speak lies in common talk; and that deliver out doctrinal lies, false doctrines, lies in hypocrisy, as are the doctrines of Rome; these are abominable unto God; as being contrary to his nature as the God of truth; contrary to the Scriptures of truth he has endited; contrary to the truth of the Gospel he has published; contrary to his Son, who is truth itself; and to the Spirit of truth, which leads into all truth, as it is in Jesus;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:19

A lying tongue is but for a moment - Truth stands for ever; because its foundation is indestructible: but falsehood may soon be detected; and, though it gain credit for a while, it had that credit because it was supposed to be truth. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:21

There shall no evil happen to the just - No, for all things work together for good to them that love God. Whatever occurs to a righteous man God turns to his advantage. But, on the other hand, the wicked are filled with mischief: they are hurt, grieved, and wounded, by every occurrence; and nothing turns to their profit. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:19

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:21

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:21

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