Proverbs 10:14

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 10:14

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 10:14

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 10:14

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

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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:14

"Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.""Sensible men are reticent, but a fool's babbling will bring trouble down."[16] read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 10:14

Proverbs 10:14. Wise men lay up knowledge— That is, says Schultens, wise men keep secretly reposed within them the knowledge of any business or affairs wherewith they are entrusted: but the mouth of the foolish, incapable of retaining any secret, occasions ruin to himself and to those who have any concerns with him. Others think the meaning is, that wise men do not hastily and ostentatiously discover all they know. But the foolish, full of precipitation and temerity in their discourse, expose... read more

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