Proverbs 11:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:10-11

It is here observed, I. That good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. 1. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that are prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity; but all indifferent persons, even those that have no great stock of religion themselves, have a good word for a good man; and therefore when it goes well with the righteous, when they are advanced... read more

John Gill

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

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted ,.... That is, either by the blessings with which they are blessed; and these are either temporal or spiritual: when good men are blessed with temporal blessings, the place where they live is the better it; and especially the poor, for they do not eat their morsel alone; and where there are many of these, and in prosperous circumstances, it is the exaltation and glory of a city taken in a literal sense; and which is the more blessed for... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The pricelessness of integrity We have here a view of the exceeding worth of moral integrity, or of righteousness; we see what, in the judgment of the wise, it will do for its possessor. It will— I. DIRECT HIS WAY . "The integrity of the upright shall guide them; …the righteousness of the perfect [ i.e. the upright] shall direct his way" ( Proverbs 11:3-5 ). And we read. ( Proverbs 10:9 ) that "he that walketh uprightly walketh surely." The man who honestly and earnestly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:11

This verse gives the reason of the rejoicing on the two occasions just mentioned (comp. Proverbs 14:34 ; Proverbs 28:12 ). By the blessing of the upright; i.e. their righteous acts, counsels, sad prayers (Wis. 6:24). By the mouth of the wicked. Their impious language and evil advice, bring ruin upon a city. read more

Joseph Benson

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

Proverbs 11:11. By the blessing of the upright Namely, by their sincere prayers, and wise, wholesome counsels, wherewith they bless their country; the city is exalted In dignity, power, and all kinds of prosperity; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked By their curses, oaths, blasphemies, and wicked, pernicious counsels, whereby they both provoke God, and mislead men to their own ruin. 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 11:11

overthrown; or ruined. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:11

"By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked."This is an emphatic reiteration of the previous verse. "A town prospers when it has the blessing of upright men, but the words of evil men can destroy it."[11] read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:11

11. By the blessing—implying active benevolence. read more

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