Proverbs 19:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:14

Note, 1. A discreet and virtuous wife is a choice gift of God's providence to a man?a wife that is prudent, in opposition to one that is contentious, Prov. 18:13. For, though a wife that is continually finding fault may think it is her wit and wisdom to be so, it is really her folly; a prudent wife is meek and quiet, and makes the best of every thing. If a man has such a wife, let him not ascribe it to the wisdom of his own choice or his own management (for the wisest have been deceived both... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:14

Houses and riches are the inheritance of fathers ,.... Which they are careful to provide and leave to their children. This they may and often do, build or purchase houses, and procure great riches, and put their children into the possession of them; and , or but, a prudent wife is from the Lord ; one that behaves well to her husband, massages the affairs of her house with wisdom, and brings up her children in all orderly manner: such a wife no man has from the care and provision... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:14

A prudent wife is from the Lord - One who has a good understanding, משכלת אשה ishshah mascaleth ; who avoids complaining, though she may often have cause for it. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:8-16

Making the most of ourself and our life How shall we most truly "love our own soul" but by making all we can make of the nature and the life God has entrusted to our care! And how shall we do this? Surely by "getting wisdom" and "keeping understanding." To look at the subject negatively and, beginning at the bottom, to take an upward path, we remark— I. THAT CONTEMPTUOUS CARELESSNESS MEANS CERTAIN RUIN . "He that despiseth his ways shall die." The man who never pauses to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:8-17

Maxims of intelligence I. THE WORTH OF INTELLIGENCE . 1 . It is self-conservative ( Proverbs 19:8 ). We all love our own soul or life in any healthy state of body and mind. We all want to live as long as possible. It is natural to desire to live again beyond the grave. Then let us understand that there is no way to these ends except that of intelligence, in the highest and in every sense. 2 . It is the source of happiness. ( Proverbs 19:8 .) The truth is very... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:14

House and riches are an inheritance of ( from ) fathers . Any man, worthy or not, may inherit property from progenitors; any man may bargain for a wife, or give a dowry to his son to further his matrimonial prospects. But a prudent wife is from the Lord. She is a special gift of God, a proof of his gracious care for his servants (see on Proverbs 18:22 ). Septuagint, παρὰ δὲ κυρίου ἀρμόζεται γυνὴ ἀνδρί , "It is by the Lord that a man is matched with a woman." There... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 19:14

Proverbs 19:14. House and riches are the inheritance of fathers, &c. Parents may bestow on their children houses, and lands, and riches; but a prudent wife is from the Lord Is vouchsafed to a man by the singular providence of God, who is the only searcher and ruler of hearts, exactly discerning who are prudent or pious, (with regard to which the judgments even of wise men are frequently mistaken,) and inclining the hearts of persons one toward another. So that when such a wife falls... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:1-29

Lessons heeded and ignored (19:1-29)Moral uprightness is more important than wealth, and wise action is more important than hasty action. People are foolish when they blame God for the trouble they bring upon themselves through their own mistakes (19:1-3).Often the reason the rich have many friends is that these ‘friends’ hope to gain personally from their wealth or influence (4-6). The poor lose their friends, though in a sense they are rich if they maintain their understanding (7-8). People... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 19:14

a prudent wife. See Proverbs 18:22 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 19:14

"House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah."Only God can give any man the kind of wife that the Lord gave to this writer. For more than sixty-two years, she has exhibited all of the elements of true Christianity with a loving devotion to her husband and constant service to God in the work of the Church. This opinion is shared by all who know Thelma Bradford Coffman. This writer feels that remarks of this kind are demanded by any intelligent comment on... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:8-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:8-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 19:14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 19:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 19:14

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