Proverbs 11:9-15 KJV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsel is , the people fall ,.... Where there is no wise and prudent, sound and good counsel, as the word signifies; where that is not, there had as good be none, or better; a people, a kingdom, a commonwealth, nation, or city, fall into ruin and destruction, or into schemes which bring them to it; they are like a ship without a pilot, or without a helm, or one to steer it: the Targum, Syriac, and Vulgate Latin versions, render it, "where there is no governor;' and the Arabic... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:15

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it ,.... Or in "breaking shall be broken" F17 רע ירוע "frangendo frangetur", Michaelis; so Pagninus and others. , ruined and undone; he engaging or becoming a bondsman for one whose circumstances he knew not; and these being bad bring a load upon him, such an heavy debt as crushes him to pieces. Mr. Henry observes that our Lord Jesus Christ became a surety for us when we were strangers, and he smarted for it, he was bruised and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:9

A hypocrite with his mouth - חנף chaneph might be better translated infidel than hypocrite. The latter is one that pretends to religion; that uses it for secular purposes. The former is one who disbelieves Divine revelation, and accordingly is polluted, and lives in pollution. This is properly the force of the original word. Such persons deal in calumny and lies, and often thus destroy the character of their neighbor. Besides, they are very zealous in propagating their own infidel... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10

When it goeth well - An upright, pious, sensible man is a great blessing to the neighborhood where he resides, by his example, his advice, and his prayers. The considerate prize him on these accounts, and rejoice in his prosperity. But when the wicked perish, who has been a general curse by the contagion of his example and conversation, there is not only no regret expressed for his decease, but a general joy because God has removed him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:12

He that is void of wisdom - A foolish man is generally abundant in his censures; he dwells on the defects of his neighbor, and is sure to bring them into the most prominent view. But a man of understanding - a prudent, sensible man, hides those defects wherever he can, and puts the most charitable construction on those which he cannot conceal. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer - רכיל הולך holech rachil , the walking busybody, the trader in scandal. Revealeth secrets - Whatever was confided to him he is sure to publish abroad. The word means a hawker, or travelling chapman. Such are always great newsmongers; and will tell even their own secrets, rather than have nothing to say. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:15

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it - He shall find evil upon evil in it. See on Proverbs 6:1 ; (note). 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 11:7-10

(latter part) Two sad aspects of death Death is the most unwelcome of all themes for human thought, certainly for the thought of the wicked. Yet has he special reason for considering its approach. For it is likely to arrive sooner than if he were righteous. As we read in this chapter, "Righteousness delivereth from death" ( Proverbs 11:4 ); on the other hand, "The wicked shall fall by his own wickedness" ( Proverbs 11:5 ). "The wages of sin is death," and every departure from... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:7-10

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