Proverbs 22:8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

Note, 1. Ill-gotten gains will not prosper: He that sows iniquity, that does an unjust thing in hopes to get by it, shall reap vanity; what he gets will never do him any good nor give him any satisfaction. He will meet nothing but disappointment. Those that create trouble to others do but prepare trouble for themselves. Men shall reap as they sow. 2. Abused power will not last. If the rod of authority turn into a rod of anger, if men rule by passion instead of prudence, and, instead of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity F21 So, "serere fallaciam", in Plauti Poenulo, l. 1. v. 67. shall reap vanity ,.... He that practises sin, and is frequent in the commission of it; indulges to it in a profuse way, as the sower plentifully scatters his seed; such shall reaper possess nothing but sin and wickedness; for, what a man sows, that shall he reap; he shall eat the fruit of his doings, and have the reward of his works; see Job 4:8 ; or "nothing" F23 און "inanitatem ac nihilum",... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity - The crop must be according to the seed. If a man sow thistle seed, is it likely he shall reap wheat? If he sow to the flesh, shall he not of the flesh reap destruction? read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The theme of the earlier part of the chapter may be said to be the good name: the blessings in the possession of it, and the conditions for the acquirement of it—partly negatively, partly positively, described. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

Means to the preservation of the good name I. EARLY TRAINING . ( Proverbs 22:6 .) The young twig must be early bent. Experience teaches us that nothing in the world is so mighty for good or evil as custom; and therefore, says Lord Bacon, "since custom is the principal magistrate of man's life, let man by all means endeavour to obtain good customs. Custom is most perfect when it beginneth in young years; this we call education, which is in effect but an early custom. The tongue is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity; shall gain nothing substantial, shall have nothing to show for his pains. But aven also means "calamity," "trouble," as Proverbs 12:21 ; so the gnome expresses the truth that they who do evil shall meet with punishment in their very sins—the exact contrast to the promise to the righteous ( Proverbs 11:18 ). "To him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward." Thus we have in Job 4:8 , "They that plough iniquity, and sow wickedness,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:8

Proverbs 22:8. He that soweth iniquity Or, unrighteousness; he, whose common practice it is to wrong or oppress others; shall reap vanity Or trouble, or misery, as the word און commonly signifies, and as many here render it. The mischief which he hath done to others shall be returned to himself by God’s righteous sentence; and the rod of his anger shall fail That power which he used with fury and cruelty shall be taken from him. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

Children and adults (22:1-16)People vary in reputation and status, but they should respect one another as being equally God’s creatures (22:1-2). Wise people will act with caution and humility. They will bring up their children in a way that prepares them for the experiences they will face in the life ahead (3-6). Those who borrow will fall into the power of the lenders, and this can lead to unjust treatment of the poor by the rich. Such oppression will be punished, but generosity will be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:8

iniquity = trickery. Hebrew. 'aval. App-44 . Illustration: Rebekah (Genesis 27:6-17 , Genesis 27:41-46 ). shall fail. Illustrations: Balak (Numbers 24:10 ); Solomon (1 Kings 11:14 , 1 Kings 11:23 , and 1 Kings 11:31 , 1 Kings 11:40 ); Ahaziah (2 Kings 1:9-17 ); Sennacherib (2 Chronicles 32:21 .Isaiah 30:31; Isaiah 30:31 ); Haman (Esther 5:11-13 ; Esther 7:10 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

"He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.""If you plant the seeds of injustice, disaster will spring up, and your oppression of others will end."[7] "A man who sows evil has a harvest of trouble; his labor goes for nothing."[8] Any person who is sinning is "sowing iniquity." The Septuagint (LXX) has a variant reading for the second line, "God loves a cheerful and liberal man,"[9] and Scott called this the source of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 9:7.[10] read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

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