Proverbs 10:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

Both the just and the wicked, when their days are fulfilled, must die. Between their bodies in the grave thee is no visible difference; between the souls of the one and the other, in the world of spirits, thee is a vast difference, and so there is, or ought to be, between their memories, which survive them. I. Good men are and ought to be well spoken of when they are gone; it is one of the blessings that comes upon the head of the just, even when their head is laid. Blessed men leave behind... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just is blessed ,.... Men to whom he has been useful, either in temporals or spirituals, bless him, or wish all blessings to him while alive, whenever they make mention of his name; and after death they speak well of him, and pronounce him blessed; for such are had in everlasting remembrance; the memory of them is sweet and precious; their name is famous and valuable, and always spoken of with honour and commendation; see Psalm 112:6 . The Jewish writers take it for a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just is blessed - Or, is a blessing. But the name of the wicked shall rot - This is another antithesis; but there are only two antithetic terms, for memory and name are synonymous - Lowth. The very name of the wicked is as offensive as putrid carrion. 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 10:2-7

Moral contrast in earthly lot and destiny I. ILL - GOTTEN WEALTH AND RECTITUDE . ( Proverbs 10:2 .) The former cannot avert sudden death or shame ( Proverbs 10:25 , Proverbs 10:27 ); the latter is vital , and stands the man in good stead in every hour of human trial, and of Divine judgment. II. HONEST POVERTY AND PROFLIGATE GREED . ( Proverbs 10:3 .) The former does not hunger , is contented with little, has true satisfaction. The latter is never... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The memory. The lasting, fragrant perfume of a holy life is contrasted with the noisomeness and quick decay of an evil name (comp. Psalms 72:17 ). As a commentator asks, "Who ever thinks of calling a child Judas or Nero?" read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just. I. THE WORLD CONCERNS ITSELF WITH THE REPUTATION OF THE DEAD . The words of our text describe a fact to which all history bears witness. No study is more absorbing than history—including biography; and the most interesting part of history is that which deals with individuals and discusses character. In spite of the protests of the philosophers, we are all more attracted by Shakespeare and Scott than by Hallam and Buckle. Statistics,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just. It is a fact that the name of the good man is fragrant, and that long after his departure there lingers in the memories and hearts of men a sense of loss, a feeling "Which is but akin to pain And resembles sorrow only As the mist resembles the rain;" a feeling of tender regret not unmingled with sacred joy and reverent gratitude, This fact is— I. A STRENGTH TO THE JUST MAN WHILE HE LIVES . "What has posterity done for us?" asks the... 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 10:7

The memory = What is remembered of him; not what he remembers; see Psalms 146:4 . Illustrations: Elisha (2 Kings 13:21 ); Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 24:15 , 2 Chronicles 24:16 ); the woman (Mark 14:9 ); Mary (Luke 1:28 , Luke 1:48 ); Dorcas (Acts 9:36 , Acts 9:39 . Compare Proverbs 22:1 ; Antipas (Revelation 2:13 ). the name, &c. Illustrations: Balaam (2 Peter 2:15 .Jude 1:11 .Revelation 2:14; Revelation 2:14 ); Ahaz (2 Chronicles 28:22 ); Athaliah (2 Chronicles 24:7 ); Herod (Acts 12:22 ,... read more

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