Proverbs 11:1-31:31 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

As religion towards God is a branch of universal righteousness (he is not an honest man that is not devout), so righteousness towards men is a branch of true religion, for he is not a godly man that is not honest, nor can he expect that his devotion should be accepted; for, 1. Nothing is more offensive to God than deceit in commerce. A false balance is here put for all manner of unjust and fraudulent practices in dealing with any person, which are all an abomination to the Lord, and render... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is abomination to the Lord ,.... Under which are included all false weights and measures, and all fraudulent practices in commerce and dealing; which are forbidden by the Lord, and are abominable to him, as being injurious to the estates and properties of men: and more especially must be abominable in professors of religion, as being contrary to the grace of God; for though there may be common honesty where there is not the grace of God, yet there cannot be the true grace... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is abomination - This refers to the balance itself deceitfully constructed, so that it is sooner turned at one end than at the other. This is occasioned by one end of the beam being longer than the other. But a just weight - שלמה אבן eben shelemah , the perfect stone probably because weights were first made of stone; see the law, Deuteronomy 25:13-16 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

A false balance; literally, balances of deceit ( Proverbs 20:23 ). The repetition of the injunctions of Deuteronomy 25:13 , Deuteronomy 25:14 and Le 19:35, 36 points to fraud consequent on increased commercial dealings, and the necessity of moral and religious considerations to control practices which the civil authority could not adequately supervise. The standard weights and measures were deposited in the sanctuary ( Exodus 30:13 ; Le 27:25; 1 Chronicles 23:29 ), but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

Just weights The point of this proverb is different from that of our low-toned though often useful saying, "Honesty is the best policy." Every day we are discovering more and more how profoundly true that saying is, if not in the narrow view some take of it, yet in its broad issues and in the long run. But no man will be truly honest who puts policy before honesty, and bases his morality on selfish expediency. Therefore, if we are ever to reap the personal profit promised in the English... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

(See homily on Proverbs 16:11 , including Proverbs 20:10-23 .)—C. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-11

The ways of honour and of shame I. JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COMMON THINGS . Jehovah delights in "full weight," and abominates the tricky balance. This may be applied: 1 . Literally, to commerce between man and man. 2 . Figuratively, to all social relations in which we may give and receive. Work is only honest if thorough; if honest and thorough, it is religious. If principle be the basis of all our transactions, then what we do is done "unto the Lord, and not unto men."... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:1

Proverbs 11:1. A false balance The use of all false weights and measures in commerce; is abomination to the Lord Highly abominable to him, both because this wickedness is practised under a colour of justice, and because it is destructive of human society, and especially of the poor, whose patron the Lord declares himself to be: see on Leviticus 19:35. “This rule may hold, not in commerce only, but also in our judgments, and in our whole conduct toward our neighbour. In every thing... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:1

A false balance = False balances. abomination. See note on Proverbs 3:32 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . weight = stone. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for the weight it represents. This proverb is repeated three times (Proverbs 16:11 ; Proverbs 20:10 , Proverbs 20:23 ). Compare Leviticus 19:36 . Deuteronomy 25:13-15 , and Micah 6:11 . There was a royal standard (2 Samuel 14:26 ). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:1

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