Proverbs 6:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 6:12-19

Solomon here gives us, I. The characters of one that is mischievous to man and dangerous to be dealt with. If the slothful are to be condemned, that do nothing, much more those that do ill, and contrive to do all the ill they can. It is a naughty person that is here spoken of, Heb. A man of Belial; I think it should have been so translated, because it is a term often used in scripture, and this is the explication of it. Observe, 1. How a man of Belial is here described. He is a wicked man,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 6:16

These six things doth the Lord hate ,.... That is, the six following, which are all to be found in a man of Belial, a wicked man before described. There are other things besides these that God hates, and indeed more so; as sins against the first table, which more immediately strike at his being, horror, and glory; these being such as are against the second table, but are mentioned, as more especially appearing in the character of the above person; and must be hateful to God, as contrary to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 6:16

These six - doth the Lord hate - A proud look - exalted eyes; those who will not condescend to look on the rest of mankind. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:1-35

The sixth chapter embraces four distinct discourses, each of which is a warning. The subjects treated of are The continuity of the subject treated of in the preceding chapter appears to be somewhat abruptly interrupted to make way for the insertion of three discourses on subjects which apparently have little connection with what precedes and what follows. Their unlooked for and unexpected appearance has led Hitzig to regard them as interpolations, but it has been conclusively pointed out... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:12-19

11. Eleventh admonitory discourse. Warning against mischievousness as a thing hateful to God. The connection of this with the preceding discourse is not at first sight very clear, but it may be found in the fact, attested only too unhappily by experience, that sloth leads those who indulge in it to such vices as are next enumerated. The sluggard may develop into a treacherous and deceitful man, and even if such should not happen, the characteristics of the two are nearly allied, and their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16

The whole structure and arrangement of the thoughts which occur in Proverbs 6:16-19 clearly show that this is not an independent section, but one closely allied to that which has just preceded. The object is to show that those evil qualities of deceit and malice which are disastrous to man are equally odious in the sight of Jehovah, and consequently within the scope of the Divine displeasure. These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him. The use of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-17

The condemnation of pride The simple, strong language of the text tells us that pride is a thing which God hates. We should therefore make some inquiries concerning it, and know all we can learn about it; for who would like to have in his heart and life that which is positively odious to the Father of his spirit? I. ITS SEAT IS IN THE SOUL . The wise man speaks of the "proud look" or the "haughty eyes," but he specifies this as it is a most common manifestation of the evil... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-17

The Divine dislike of deceitfulness (See Proverbs 12:22 .) God hates "a lying tongue;" "Lying lips are abomination to the Lord." We must consider— I. WHAT IS THE DECEITFULNESS WHICH GOD DETESTS . It is evident that the "lying tongue" and the "lying lips" are mentioned as the principal instrument of the soul in the sin which is rebuked. It is the sin itself which is the object of the Divine displeasure. That sin is deceitfulness; conveying false impressions to the mind... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-19

Seven hateful things It is certainly best for us to think most of "whatsoever things are lovely, of good report," etc. but the couleur de rose view of human nature that comes of a fastidious objection to look at the darker shades of character is not only false, but also dangerous, since it tempts us to ignore our own failings and to neglect the duty of rebuking sin and of labouring to better the world. The physician must study pathology. The patient must allow his disease to be examined.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-19

A catalogue of abominations I. WHAT IS AN ABOMINATION ? The word (as a verb) is of Roman or pagan origin, and denoted the feeling of abhorrence for what was ill-omened. In the moral sphere all evil conduct is like a bad omen, exciting dread and aversion, because boding calamity. In the direct language of the Bible, referring all things immediately to God, abominations are defined as "things that Jehovah hates, and that are an aversion to his soul" ( Proverbs 6:16 ). II. ... read more

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