Proverbs 10:13-14 NLT

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 10:14

Observe, 1. It is the wisdom of the wise that they treasure up a stock of useful knowledge, which will be their preservation: Wisdom is therefore found in their lips (Prov. 10:13), because it is laid up in their hearts, out of which store, like the good householder, they bring things new and old. Whatever knowledge may be at any time useful to us we must lay it up, because we know not but some time or other we may have occasion for it. We must continue laying up as long as we live; and be sure... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge ,.... Which they get by reading, prayer, meditation, hearing the word of God, and conversation with good men: this they lay up in their hearts, minds, and memories, that they may not forget it, and as a rich treasure they highly value it; that they may bring it forth at proper times, and on proper occasions, for the benefit of others; see Matthew 12:35 ; or hide F6 יצפנו "abscondent", Pagninus, Montanus; "abscondunt", V. L. "occultant", Michaelis. it;... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge - They keep secret every thing that has a tendency to disturb domestic or public peace; but the foolish man blabs all out, and produces much mischief. Think much, speak little, and always think before you speak. This will promote your own peace and that of your neighbor. 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:14

Lay up knowledge; like a treasure, for use on proper occasions ( Proverbs 12:23 ; Proverbs 14:33 ; comp. Matthew 7:6 ; Matthew 13:52 ). Is near destruction. "Near" may be an adjective, equivalent to "imminent," "ever-threatening." The versions are proximum est and ἐγγίζει . The foolish are always uttering carelessly what may bring trouble on themselves and others. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 10:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 10:14

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:14

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:14

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