Proverbs 16:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 16:5

Note, 1. The pride of sinners sets God against them. He that, being high in estate is proud in heart, whose spirit is elevated with his condition, so that he becomes insolent in his conduct towards God and man, let him know that though he admires himself, and others caress him, yet he is an abomination to the Lord. The great God despises him; the holy God detest him. 2. The power of sinners cannot secure them against God, though they strengthen themselves with body hands. Though they may... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:5

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord ,.... Though he may dissemble his pride, and not discover it in his looks, by his words and gestures; yet the Lord sees and knows the heart, the naughtiness of it, and the pride that is in it: and only a proud look, but a proud heart, is abominable to him: everyone that is so arrogant as to arraign the decrees of God, and quarrel with him about them, to whom the apostle says, "Nay, but, O man", O proud vain man, "who art... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:5

Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished - The day of wrath shall come on the wicked, whatever means he may take to avoid it. See Proverbs 11:21 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:1-7

These are specially religions maxims, and they all contain the name Jehovah. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:1-9

Thought, action, prayer It may be said that the three main elements of human experience are those of thinking, of acting, and of praying. We have not done our best until we have done all of these. I. THOUGHT . "The preparations of the heart belong to man" (Revised Version). "Thy thoughts" ("thy purposes," Revised Version). We are told of Peter, after the denial, that "when he thought thereon, he wept" ( Mark 14:72 ). But if he had thought beforehand what grief he would cause his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:4-9

The administration of rewards and punishments I. THE MORAL DESIGNS OF GOD . ( Proverbs 16:4 .) The creation is teleological ; it has a beginning, a process, and an end in view, all determined by the will and wisdom of God. If this is true of every plant, of every mollusc, it is true of every man. We are formed to illustrate his praise. Disobedience, with its consequences, ratifies his just and holy laws. II. THE MORAL FEELINGS OF GOD . ( Proverbs 16:5 .)... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:5

(For the first member, see Proverbs 6:17 ; Proverbs 8:13 .) Says the maxim— ἀλαζονείας οὔ τις ἐκφεύγει δίκην "Pride hath its certain punishment." We read in the Talmud, "Of every proud man God says, He and I cannot live in the world together." A mediaeval jingle runs— " Hoc retine verbum, frangit Deus omne superbum ." Septuagint, "Impure in the sight of God is every high-hearted man ( ὑψηλοκάρδιος ) . " The second member is found in Proverbs 11:21 , and must... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:1-33

Laying plans and making decisions (16:1-33)A person may make plans, but God is the one who determines their outcome. He knows the person’s unseen motives and controls events according to his purposes. It is important, therefore, always to bring God into one’s planning (16:1-4). God punishes the arrogant but has mercy on those who fear him (5-6). He protects them from harm and guides them on the right pathway (7-9).When a king’s wisdom comes from God, his decisions will be right. He will show no... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 16:5

abomination, &c. See note on Proverbs 3:32 . hand . . . hand. Easterns walk thus: Westerns walk arm in arm. un-punished = acquitted, or held innocent. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 16:5

"Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand he shall not be unpunished."The first clause here is identical with that of Proverbs 11:20; and the second clause with that of Proverbs 11:21. This second clause means, "My hand on it," or "assuredly." Toy translated this: "The proud man is an abomination to Yahweh; he will assuredly not go unpunished."[6] read more

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