Proverbs 11:6

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 11:6

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them ,.... From death, as in Proverbs 11:4 ; and from falling by sin, totally and finally; or into it, so as to perish eternally; as well as it shall deliver those out of Babylon, who are the Lord's people, that will be found therein when that is about to fall; see Revelation 18:4 ; but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness ; in the very act of sin, and be punished for it; taken in it as in a net, and which they have... 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 11:6

An emphatic reiteration of the preceding sentences. Naughtiness ; "strong desire," as Proverbs 10:3 , which leads to sin ( Proverbs 5:22 ; Micah 7:3 ). The indulgence of their passions destroys sinners. Septuagint," Transgressors are taken by lack of counsel." 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 11:6

naughtiness. See note on Proverbs 6:12 . [worthless]. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:6

"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.""This is an emphatic reiteration of Proverbs 11:5. The indulgence of their passions destroys sinners."[5] Another rendition is, "The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires."[6] read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:6

6. deliver them—that is, from evil, which the wicked suffer by their own doings (Proverbs 5:22; Psalms 9:16). read more

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