Proverbs 6:18 NIV

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 6:18

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations ,.... Or, "thoughts of wickedness" F5 מחשבות און "cogitationes iniquitatis", Montanus; "cogitationes vanitatis", Cocceius. ; which are framed and formed in the heart: and this being the source and fountain of all wickedness, is placed in the midst of these hateful and abominable things; See Gill on Proverbs 6:14 ; evil thoughts and designs, both against God and men, are intended, which are forged and fabricated in the wicked heart of... 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 6:16-19

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 6:18

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 6:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:16-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 6:18

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 6:1-19

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