Proverbs 11:21

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:21

Observe, 1. That confederacies in sin shall certainly be broken, and shall not avail to protect the sinners: Though hand join in hand, though there are many that concur by their practice to keep wickedness in countenance, and engage to stand by one another in defending it against all the attacks of virtue and justice,?though they are in league for the support and propagation of it,?though wicked children tread in the steps of their wicked parents, and resolve to keep up the trade, in defiance... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:21

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished ,.... Though they give the hand to one another, unite in their counsels, enter into combinations, confederacies, and strict alliances, and join all their force and strength together; or though with both hands, with all their might and main, endeavour to secure themselves, yet they shall not go unpunished. This may be exemplified in the kings of the earth, that will join each other, and gather their armies together, to make war... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:21

Though hand join in hand - Let them confederate as they please, to support each other, justice will take care that they escape not punishment. The Hindoos sometimes ratify an engagement by one person laying his right hand on the hand of another - Ward. 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 11:21

Though hand join in hand ( Proverbs 16:5 ); literally, hand to hand, which may be taken variously. The Septuagint and some other versions take the phrase in the sense of unjust violence: "He who layeth hand upon hand unjustly;" Vulgate, manus in manu, "hand in hand," which is as enigmatical as the Hebrew. Some Jewish interpreters consider it an adverbial expression, signifying simply "soon." Some moderns take it to mean "sooner or later," as the Italian da mano in mano , or, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:21

Inevitable doom and certain escape I. A SOLEMN ASSEVERATION OF DOOM . The first words should be rendered, "The hand upon it!" referring to the custom of striking hands in a compact, and meaning the same as "My word for it!" Experience, the laws of nature, the assurances of God's prophets, the voice of conscience, all ratify this doom; the sinner must meet his fate, and there is no ultimate deliverance. II. AN ASSURANCE OF SAFETY . The generation of the righteous, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:21

Divine providence "Reckonest thou this, O man, who doest such things, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?" ( Romans 2:3 ). No doubt men do indulge the thought that they will do wrong things with impunity; that, though others suffer, yet will they succeed in eluding justice; that they will have shrewdness enough to stop at the right point and to save themselves from the penalty of indiscretion. Sin is deceitful, and it imposes on its victims with strong and fatal delusions. I. ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:20-21

Proverbs 11:20-21. They that are of a froward heart &c. They are odious to God, who study to compass their end by wicked means; but they whose exact observance of the rules of righteousness, in the whole course of their lives, testifies the integrity of their hearts, are highly in his favour and love. Though hand join in hand Though the wicked be fortified against God’s judgments by a numerous issue, and kindred, and friends, and by mutual strong combinations; they shall not be... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:21

hand join in hand. Illustrations: the Babel builders (Genesis 11:1-9 ); Korah (Numbers 16:0 ); the Canaanite kings (Joshua 9:1 , Joshua 9:2 Adoni-zedek (Joshua 10:0 ); the Confederacy Isaiah 7:1-16 ); the Ten Kingdoms (Revelation 19:0 ). wicked. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 11:6 , Proverbs 11:23 , Proverbs 11:31 . Hebrew. ra'a' . App-44 . the righteous = righteous ones. be delivered = escape. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 11:4 , Proverbs 11:6 , Proverbs 11:8 ,... read more

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