Proverbs 10:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 10:13

Observe, 1. Wisdom and grace are the honour of good men: He that has understanding, that good understanding which those have that do the commandments, wisdom is found in his lips, that is, it is discovered to be there, and consequently that he has within a good treasure of it, and it is derived thence for the benefit of others. It is a man's honour to have wisdom, but much more to be instrumental to make others wise. 2. Folly and sin are the shame of bad men: A rod is for the back of him that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:13

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found ,.... He that has an understanding, especially of divine, spiritual, and evangelic things, which is the pure gift of God; wisdom will be found in his lips, his mouth will speak of it; not of mere natural wisdom, but spiritual wisdom; of the wisdom of God in his works; of Christ, the Wisdom of God; of the Gospel, the hidden wisdom; of inward experience of the grace of God, wisdom in the inward part, Psalm 37:30 ; from his lips will... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:13

A rod is for the back of him - He that can learn, and will not learn, should be made to learn. The rod is a most powerful instrument of knowledge. Judiciously applied, there is a lesson of profound wisdom in every twig. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

The service of speech, etc "Man is a talking animal," we say. But if we are distinguished from the brute creation by the mere fact of speech, how truly are we divided from one another by the use we make of that human faculty! To what height of worthiness one man may rise, and what inestimable service he may render, but to what depth of wrong another man may fall, and what mischief he may work, by the use of his tongue! I. THE SERVICE OF SPEECH . "By our words" we may do great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:11-14

A fourfold opposition I. SPEECH THAT QUICKENS AND SPEECH THAT KILLS . ( Proverbs 10:11 .) 1 . The speech of the wise and good is sound, "seasoned with salt;" that of the wicked is hollow or else poisonous. 2 . The former edifies, builds up and strengthens the good principle in the minds of those who convene with him; the bluer destroys the good, and sows evil in its stead. II. QUARRELSOMENESS AND AMIABILITY . ( Proverbs 10:12 ; see on Proverbs 6:14 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found (comp. Psalms 37:30 ). The man of understanding is discreet in speech, and does not cause trouble by rash or foolish words. A rod ( Proverbs 19:29 ; Proverbs 26:3 ). A fool brings upon himself punishment by his insensate talk. Void of understanding; Hebrew, "wanting in heart;" Vulgate, qui indiget corde. The LXX . combines the two members into one proposition, "He who putteth forth wisdom with his lips is a rod to chastise the man without heart." In the Hebrew... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:13-14

Proverbs 10:13-14. In the lips, &c., wisdom is found His wisdom shows itself in his prudent speeches, by which he escapes that rod which fools meet with, and gains that reputation and advantage to himself which fools lose; but a rod is for the back of him He may expect rebukes and punishments from God and men; that is void of understanding That shows his folly by his foolish words. Wise men lay up Namely, in their minds, to be brought forth upon fit occasions; knowledge By which... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

10:1-22:16PROVERBS OF SOLOMONThe proverbs in this section are usually written in a simple two-line form, each proverb usually being equal to one verse in our Bible. Although the editor of the book has in parts brought together proverbs dealing with a similar subject or principle, each proverb must be considered by itself.Clearly there is not enough space in a commentary of this size to explain each separate proverb. Readers will gain most benefit from Proverbs by reading it over a period (for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:13

lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by them. understanding. Hebrew "heart", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for understanding. foolish. Same word as in Proverbs 10:8 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:13

"In the lips of him that hath discernment, wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.""If your mind is enlightened, wisdom will flow into your words, and so into the lives of others; but if your mind is closed, God will deal with you, but by force (Psalms 32:8-9)."[15] The `rod' is a reference to corporal punishment by brutal scourgings which were inflicted upon offenders in ancient societies. read more

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