Proverbs 6:16-19

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-19

The brand of God God placed a brand on the first murderer's brow, and he carried the curse with him to his grave. He does not mark us thus now with such signs of guilt; nevertheless, he has made it clear as the day that there are some men who are the objects of his very high displeasure. We know from the text that among these are— I. MEN OF A PROUD HEART . (See above.) II. MEN OF A FALSE SPIRIT . (See above.) III MEN THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHERS '... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:17

The enumeration begins with pride. A proud look (Hebrew, eynayim ramoth ); literally, haughty or lofty eyes, as in the margin; Vulgate, oculos sublimes ; LXX ; ὀφθάλμὸς ὑβριστοῦ . It is not merely the look which is meant, but the temper of mind which the look expresses (Wardlaw). The lofty look is the indication of the swelling pride which fills the heart, the mentis elatae tumor, the supreme disdain, grande supercilium, for everything and everybody. Pride is put... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:18

The fourth thing is an heart that deviseth wicked imaginations. "Wicked imaginations" are literally "thoughts of iniquity;" Hebrew, makh'sh'voth aven ; Vulgate, cogitationes pessimas ; LXX ; λογισμοὺς κακοὺς . The same expression in Isaiah 59:7 is rendered "thoughts of iniquity." (On deviseth, Hebrew khoresh, see Isaiah 59:14 and Isaiah 3:1-26 :29.) The thought is a repetition of Isaiah 59:14 . There are evil thoughts in all men's hearts; but the devising,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:19

The sixth thing is perjury. A false witness that speaketh lies; literally, he that breathes out, or utters, lies as a false witness. So the Vulgate, proferentem mendacia testem fallacem. The Hebrew puakh is "to breathe," "to blow," and in the hiph. form, which is used here ( yaphiakh, hiph. future), it is "to blow out" or" utter," either in a bad sense, as in the present instance, and in Proverbs 6:19 ; Proverbs 14:5 ; Proverbs 19:5 , Proverbs 19:9 (cf. Psalms 10:5 ; ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 6:16-19

Proverbs 6:16-19. These six things Generally found in those men of Belial, described in the foregoing verses; doth the Lord hate Namely, above many other sins, which have a worse name in the world; a proud look Pride of heart, which commonly discovers itself by a man’s looks and gestures; a lying tongue Lying and deceit in his common conversation. A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations Whose practice it is to design and contrive wickedness. Feet that be swift in running to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 6:1-19

Rashness, laziness and troublemaking (6:1-19)A person can easily get into serious difficulties by agreeing to be a financial guarantor for a friend (or a stranger), as the friend may get so far into debt that the guarantor is ruined. If the guarantor realizes that he made a rash promise, he should act quickly. He should not rest till he has gone back to his friend, told him of his true position, and withdrawn his guarantee. Only in this way will he save himself from possible disaster... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 6:16

six things. Epitomising verses: Proverbs 6:12-14 ( App-10 ). the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . Yea, seven. Figure of speech Epanorthosis. App-6 . To imply that the list is not exhausted. abomination. See note on Proverbs 3:32 . unto Him = unto His soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . read more

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