Proverbs 10:27-32 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:30

The righteous shall never be removed ( Proverbs 2:21 ; Proverbs 12:3 , Proverbs 12:21 ; Psalms 10:6 ; Psalms 37:29 ). This is in agreement with the temporal promise made to the patriarchs and often renewed, as in the fifth commandment. St. Paul says ( 1 Timothy 4:8 ), "Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." The wicked shall not inhabit (or, abide not in ) the land. The punishment of exile was threatened... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:31

Bringeth forth; as a tree produces fruit, and the fields yield their increase. The metaphor is common. Thus Isaiah ( Isaiah 57:19 ) speaks of "the fruit of the lips" (comp. Hebrews 13:15 and Psalms 37:30 , which latter passage occurs in the same connection as the present). The Septuagint renders, "distilleth wisdom." So So Isaiah 5:13 , "His lips are like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh." The froward tongue ( Proverbs 2:12 , Proverbs 2:14 : Proverbs 8:13 , which speaks... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:31

Righteousness and wisdom These two attributes appear to belong to different spheres—the one to the moral and the other to the intellectual. Yet they are here associated as parent and child, and righteousness is seen to sprout into wisdom. Righteous men are represented as speaking wisely. Now, we know that good people have not a monopoly of intellect. Aristides the virtuous was not as clever as Themistocles. There are small-minded saints, and there are sinners of giant intellect. Where,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:32

Know . A good man's lips are conversant with what is acceptable to God and man. Such a person considers what will please God and edify his neighbour, and speaks in conformity therewith. The LXX . has," The lips of the righteous distil graces ;" ἀποστάζει χάριτας , but probably the right verb is ἐπίσταται , which is found in some manuscripts. Speaketh frowardnsss; rather, knoweth, or is perverseness (comp. Ephesians 4:29 ); Septuagint, ἀποστρέφεται , or,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:27-28

Proverbs 10:27-28. The fear of the Lord prolongeth days For it gives those who are influenced by it a title to the promise of long life, as well as to other promises; it gladdens their hearts, which does good like a medicine, Proverbs 17:22; and it preserves them from those wicked practices which tend to the shortening of a man’s days. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness Though at present it be mixed with doubts, and fears, and disappointments, yet at last it shall be accomplished... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:29-30

Proverbs 10:29-30. The way of the Lord Either, 1st, The course of his providence in the government of the world: or rather, 2d, The way of God’s precepts, commonly meant by that expression in the Scriptures; is strength to the upright Gives them strength, support, and protection. But destruction Hebrew, מחתה , terror, or consternation, and destruction consequent thereupon; shall be to the workers of iniquity They shall not only not inherit the earth, though they lay up treasure in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:31-32

Proverbs 10:31-32. The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom It freely, abundantly, and constantly brings forth wise counsels, as the earth or a tree brings forth its proper fruit, as the word ינוב , here used, properly signifies; but the froward tongue shall be cut off Because it brings forth, not wisdom, but folly and wickedness. The lips of the righteous know Namely, practically, so as to consider and speak; what is acceptable To God and good men, or what is truly worthy of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

10:1-22:16PROVERBS OF SOLOMONThe proverbs in this section are usually written in a simple two-line form, each proverb usually being equal to one verse in our Bible. Although the editor of the book has in parts brought together proverbs dealing with a similar subject or principle, each proverb must be considered by itself.Clearly there is not enough space in a commentary of this size to explain each separate proverb. Readers will gain most benefit from Proverbs by reading it over a period (for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the LORD. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . prolongeth days = increaseth days; not necessarily in number, but in greater value and importance. shortened = cut down, or made little, as in Isaiah 50:2 ; Isaiah 59:1 .Micah 2:7 . Numbers 11:23 ; Numbers 21:4 . (discouraged). Judges 10:16 (grieved); Proverbs 16:16 (vexed). Job 21:4 (troubled). Zechariah 11:8 (loathed). Psalms 102:23 , where it refers to affliction, not to continued living. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous, &c. Illustrations: Abraham (Romans 4:18-20 ); Joseph (Psalms 105:17-21 ); Hezekiah (Psalms 126:0 ); Daniel (Proverbs 6:10 ). hope. Hebrew. yahal = an unlikely hope. expectation = confidence. Hebrew. tikvah = a likely hope. Illustrations: Goliath (1 Samuel 17:44 , 1 Samuel 17:51 ); Athaliah (2 Kings 11:1-16 ); Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:23 , 2 Kings 19:37 ; 2 Chronicles 32:21 ); Herod (Matthew 2:16 ). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:30

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:27-28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:29-30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:31-32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:28

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