Proverbs 12:26 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

See here, 1. That good men do well for themselves; for they have in themselves an excellent character, and they secure to themselves an excellent portion, and in both they excel other people: The righteous is more abundant than his neighbour (so the margin); he is richer, though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. There is a true excellency in religion; it ennobles men, inspires them with generous principles, makes them... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour ,.... Not than his neighbour who is righteous also; for though one may have more excellent gifts than another, or a larger measure of grace; one righteous man may have more faith than another, yet not more righteousness; every truly righteous man is justified by the same righteousness, even the righteousness of Christ; and therefore one cannot be more excellent, considered as righteous: but the righteous is more excellent than his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:26

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor - That is, if the neighbor be a wicked man. The spirit of the proverb lies here: The Poor righteous man is more excellent than his sinful neighbor, though affluent and noble. The Syriac has it, "The righteous deviseth good to his neighbor." A late commentator has translated it, "The righteous explore their pastures." How מרעהו can be translated Their pastures I know not; but none of the versions understood it in this way. The Vulgate is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:24-28

speak of the means of getting on in life. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour. This rendering has the authority of the Chaldee, and would signify that a good man is superior to others morally and socially, is more respected and stands higher, though his worldly position be inferior. But the clause is better translated, The just man is a guide to his neighbour, directs him in the right way; as the Syriac puts it, "gives good counsel to his friend." Septuagint, "The righteous wise man ( ἐπιγνώμων ) will be a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

4. Good guidance and misleading counsels The true translation seems to be, "The righteous directs his friend aright: but the way of the wicked leads them astray." I. WE ARE ALL SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE INFLUENCES OF THOSE ABOUT US . This is true even of the strongest minds; how much more of the feebler! II. WE ARE ALWAYS SAFE IN THE COMPANY OF MEN OF RECTITUDE . The character of the man, not his mere opinions, is the force that goes forth from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

Growth and seductiveness The goal which a man will reach must depend on the tendency of the habits he has formed, or the way in which his life inclines, whether upward or downward. Are his habits such that we can properly speak of them as growing toward perfection, or such as may be more properly thought of as conducting or seducing to wrong and ruin? I. THE GROWTH OF GOODNESS . "The righteous is more abundant than his neighbour" (marginal reading). He is more abundant... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:26

Proverbs 12:26. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour Than any other man who is not righteous; that is, either, 1st, He is more excellent in his spirit and conduct, more just, benevolent, public-spirited, and merciful, &c.; or, 2d, In his condition, more happy, notwithstanding all his sufferings, and the contrary opinion of the world concerning him. He is even richer, though not in this world’s goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Holy Spirit, which are the true... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:1-28

Honest speech and honest work (12:1-28)There are further proverbs on attitudes towards criticism (12:1-2; see notes on 9:7-9), the stability of the righteous (3) and the value of a good wife (4). The righteous, besides having good principles, have the courage to speak up at risk to themselves in order to save others (5-7).If people live humbly and in keeping with their financial capacity, they may not achieve high social status, but at least they will remain free of debt. They are wiser than... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:26

the righteous = a righteous one, is more excellent than his neighbour = guideth his neighbour. seduceth them = leadeth them astray. The clauses are not "unrelated", nor is the text "corrupt beyond restoration", when properly translated. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:26

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:1-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:26

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