John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:1-29
1. Fool] read, ’rich’ (Proverbs 28:6). 2. Read, ’Also, desire without knowledge,’ etc. Desires must be controlled by knowledge. The hasty in action will miss his mark. ’While the discreet advise, the fool doth his business.’3. Perverteth] RV ’subverteth.’ It is his own fault, yet he blames God for it. 6. Great nobles and great donors are always sought after.10. Delight] RV ’delicate living.’ He cannot appreciate refinement. Slaves have often risen to great power in the East: the danger is that... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 19:21
21. (Compare Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 16:9; Psalms 33:10; Psalms 33:11). The failure of man's devices is implied. read more