Proverbs 11:2

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:2

Observe, 1. How he that exalts himself is here abased, and contempt put upon him. When pride comes then comes shame. Pride is a sin which men have reason to be themselves ashamed of; it is a shame to a man who springs out of the earth, who lives upon alms, depends upon God, and has forfeited all he has, to be proud. It is a sin which others cry out shame on and look upon with disdain; he that is haughty makes himself contemptible; it is a sin for which God often brings men down, as he did... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:2

When pride cometh, then cometh shame ,.... The one follows the other, or rather keep pace together; as soon as one comes, the other comes; as in the case of the angels that sinned, Adam and Eve, Haman, Nebuchadnezzar, and others; and will be the case of the Romish antichrist, who, while vaunting and priding himself in his glory and grandeur, will fall into shame, disgrace, and destruction, Revelation 18:7 ; but with the lowly is wisdom ; or wisdom shall come, as Jarchi: the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:2

When pride cometh - The proud man thinks much more of himself than any other can do; and, expecting to be treated according to his own supposed worth, which treatment he seldom meets with, he is repeatedly mortified, ashamed, confounded, and rendered indignant. With the lowly - צנועים tsenuim , ταπεινων , the humble, the modest, as opposed to the proud, referred to in the first clause. The humble man looks for nothing but justice; has the meanest opinion of himself; expects nothing... 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 11:2

Then cometh shame ( Proverbs 16:18 : Proverbs 18:12 ); literally, cometh pride, cometh also shame. Pride shall have a fall; self-assertion and self-confidence shall meet with mortification and disgrace in the end. "Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased" ( Luke 14:11 ); "Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall" ( 1 Corinthians 10:12 ). Septuagint, "Where violence ( ὅβρις ) entereth, there also dishonor." But with the lowly is wisdom. "Mysteries are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:2

The shame of pride and the wisdom of humility I. THE SHAME OF PRIDE . Pride claims honour, and thinks itself secure of obtaining it. It would dread disgrace above all things, would rather starve and perish than suffer from contempt. Yet a true insight into life shows that pride is the direct precursor of shame, of the very thing it would most wish to keep off. Thus, like ambition, pride "o'erleaps itself." 1 . Pride claims too high a place. The proud man, thinking highly of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:2

(See homily on Proverbs 16:18 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:2-3

Proverbs 11:2-3. When pride cometh, then cometh shame Pride, as it is the effect of folly, so it bringeth a man to contempt and destruction, such persons being under the displeasure of God, and disliked by all men. But with the lowly is wisdom Whereby they are kept from those foolish and wicked actions which expose men to shame. The integrity of the upright, &c. Their sincere obedience to God’s laws; shall guide them Shall keep them from crooked and dangerous courses, and lead them... 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 11:2

When pride cometh, then, &c. Illustrations: Miriam (Numbers 12:10 ; Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:16-21 ); Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:30 ); Moab (. Zephaniah 2:8 , Zephaniah 2:10 ); Nineveh (Zephaniah 2:15 ). But with the lowly, &c. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 41:16 , Genesis 41:38 , Genesis 41:39 ); Daniel (Daniel 2:20 , Daniel 2:21 . Compare Proverbs 2:6 ). wisdom. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . read more

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