Proverbs 11:10-11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:10-11

It is here observed, I. That good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. 1. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that are prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity; but all indifferent persons, even those that have no great stock of religion themselves, have a good word for a good man; and therefore when it goes well with the righteous, when they are advanced... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:10

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth ,.... As it always does, even in the worst of times; in times of public calamity and distress, and when enemies rise up on all hands; it is well with them in life, in death, and to all eternity; see Isaiah 3:10 ; but there are particular times when it goes well with them, which is matter of joy to others; when they prosper in the worm, increase in riches and honour, and are advanced to places of authority and trust; just magistrates... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted ,.... That is, either by the blessings with which they are blessed; and these are either temporal or spiritual: when good men are blessed with temporal blessings, the place where they live is the better it; and especially the poor, for they do not eat their morsel alone; and where there are many of these, and in prosperous circumstances, it is the exaltation and glory of a city taken in a literal sense; and which is the more blessed for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10

When it goeth well - An upright, pious, sensible man is a great blessing to the neighborhood where he resides, by his example, his advice, and his prayers. The considerate prize him on these accounts, and rejoice in his prosperity. But when the wicked perish, who has been a general curse by the contagion of his example and conversation, there is not only no regret expressed for his decease, but a general joy because God has removed him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-11

The ways of honour and of shame I. JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COMMON THINGS . Jehovah delights in "full weight," and abominates the tricky balance. This may be applied: 1 . Literally, to commerce between man and man. 2 . Figuratively, to all social relations in which we may give and receive. Work is only honest if thorough; if honest and thorough, it is religious. If principle be the basis of all our transactions, then what we do is done "unto the Lord, and not unto men."... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The pricelessness of integrity We have here a view of the exceeding worth of moral integrity, or of righteousness; we see what, in the judgment of the wise, it will do for its possessor. It will— I. DIRECT HIS WAY . "The integrity of the upright shall guide them; …the righteousness of the perfect [ i.e. the upright] shall direct his way" ( Proverbs 11:3-5 ). And we read. ( Proverbs 10:9 ) that "he that walketh uprightly walketh surely." The man who honestly and earnestly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:7-10

(latter part) Two sad aspects of death Death is the most unwelcome of all themes for human thought, certainly for the thought of the wicked. Yet has he special reason for considering its approach. For it is likely to arrive sooner than if he were righteous. As we read in this chapter, "Righteousness delivereth from death" ( Proverbs 11:4 ); on the other hand, "The wicked shall fall by his own wickedness" ( Proverbs 11:5 ). "The wages of sin is death," and every departure from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:10

The city; any city. Ewald would argue that such language could not be used of the capital of the Jews till the times of Asa or Jehoshaphat. But what is to prevent the sentence being taken generally of any city or community? The Vatican manuscript of the Septuagint and some others give here only the first clause, "In the prosperity of the righteous the city succeeds," adding from Proverbs 11:11 , "but by the mouths of the wicked it is overthrown" (see on Proverbs 11:4 ; comp. Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:11

This verse gives the reason of the rejoicing on the two occasions just mentioned (comp. Proverbs 14:34 ; Proverbs 28:12 ). By the blessing of the upright; i.e. their righteous acts, counsels, sad prayers (Wis. 6:24). By the mouth of the wicked. Their impious language and evil advice, bring ruin upon a city. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:10

Proverbs 11:10. When it goeth well with the righteous When righteous men are encouraged and advanced to places of trust and power; the city rejoiceth The citizens, or subjects, of that government, rejoice, because they confidently expect justice and tranquillity, and many other benefits, by their administration of public affairs. When the wicked perish, there is shouting A common rejoicing, partly for the just vengeance of God upon them, who had been the instruments of so much mischief;... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:10-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:7-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:10

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