Proverbs 11:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:5-6

These two verses are, in effect, the same, and both to the same purport with Prov. 11:3. For the truths are here of such certainty and weight that they cannot be too often inculcated. Let us govern ourselves by these principles. I. That the ways of religion are plain and safe, and in them we may enjoy a holy security. A living principle of honesty and grace will be, 1. Our best direction in the right way, in every doubtful case to say to us, This is the way, walk in it. He that acts without a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way ,.... Or "make it plain" F6 תישר "rectam facit", Cocceius; "complanat viam ejus", Schultens. ; that is, the righteousness of those who are perfect in Christ, complete in him, perfectly justified by his righteousness; that righteousness makes their way plain; it is the direct way, the highway, the pathway to eternal life and happiness; see Proverbs 12:28 ; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness ; or, "in his... 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 11:5

The perfect ; the upright and honest. Vulgate, "simple;" Septuagint, "blameless." Shall direct —make straight or smooth— his way ( Proverbs 3:6 ). The good man, not blinded by passion, follows a safe and direct path of life; but the wicked, led by his own evil propensious, and losing the light of conscience ( John 11:10 ), stumbles and fails. Septuagint, "Righteousness cutteth straight ( ὀρθοτομεῖ ) blameless paths, but ungodliness walketh in iniquity." ὀρθοτομέω occurs in ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:4-6

Proverbs 11:4-6. Riches profit not in the day of wrath In the time of God’s judgments, when he is executing vengeance upon sinners; but righteousness delivereth, &c. See note on Proverbs 10:2. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct, &c. Shall bring all his designs and endeavours to a happy issue, and deliver him from many snares and dangers, Proverbs 11:6. 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 11:5

perfect = without blemish or blame. Hebrew. tamim : used of sacrifices. the wicked . . . wickedness = a lawless one . . . lawlessness. Hebrew. rasha' . App-44 . Not the same word as in Proverbs 11:21 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:5

"The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.""Righteousness traces out blameless paths; but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing."[4] The New Testament echoes this truth in the words, "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Galatians 6:7). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:5

5. direct—or, "make plain"; wicked ways are not plain ( :-). read more

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