Proverbs 11:24 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

Note, 1. It is possible a man may grow rich by prudently spending what he has, may scatter in works of piety, charity, and generosity, and yet may increase; nay, by that means may increase, as the corn is increased by being sown. By cheerfully using what we have our spirits are exhilarated, and so fitted for the business we have to do, by minding which closely what we have is increased; it gains a reputation which contributes to the increase. But it is especially to be ascribed to God; he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth ,.... That scattereth "his own", as the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions add: that disperses his money here and there, among many poor objects, plentifully and liberally; and his substance is so far from being lessened by such a conduct, that, by the blessing of God, it is increased more and more; or "become richer", as the Vulgate Latin; see Psalm 112:9 . So he that disperses and dispenses the word of God, and spreads the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:24

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth - The bountiful man, who gives to the poor, never turning away his face from any one in distress, the Lord blesses his property and the bread is multiplied in his hand. To the same purpose the following verse. 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 11:24

There is that scattereth; that giveth liberally, as Psalms 112:1-10 :99, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy." And yet increaseth ; becomes only the richer in wealth and more blessed by God (comp. Proverbs 19:17 ). Nutt quotes the old epitaph, "What we spent, we had; what we saved, we lost; what we gave, we have." Experience proves that no one ultimately loses who gives the tithe of his income to God (see on Proverbs 28:27 ). There is that withholdeth more than is meet;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

Meanness The Book of Proverbs is sometimes accused of taking too low and worldly a view of conduct, and of giving undue importance to prudential, self-regarding duties. Whatever truth there may be in these charges—and no doubt the New Testament does describe so pure and lofty an ideal of life as to leave the morals of Solomon and his compeers in a decidedly inferior rank—gives only the greater emphasis to those maxims of broad and noble character which are so clear and imperative as to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24-26

The narrow and the large heart I. THRIFTY SPENDING . All wise outlay of money is a form of thrift, The increase of capital depends upon the observance of certain laws and rules of prudence; and the prudence which enables to amass enables also to spend. Spending in works of benevolence is seldom known to impoverish a man, for it is seldom disjoined from calculation and economy in personal habits. But whether we can trace out the manner of the connection in every instance or not, it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24-26

Expensive economy, etc We am accustomed to speak as if the man who spends freely is a spendthrift, and as if the man who restrains his hand is on the way to wealth. But if that is our thought, we am often and much mistaken. There is an— I. EXPENSIVE ECONOMY . "There is that withholdeth," etc. 1 . If we keep back the wage that is due to the workman, we shall miss the blessing that goes with justice, and suffer the curse which attends injustice ( James 5:1 4). 2 . If we... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:24-25

Proverbs 11:24-25. There is that scattereth That giveth liberally of his goods to the poor; for so the word פזר , here used, signifies, Psalms 112:9; and yet increaseth Through God’s secret blessing on his estate; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet Hebrew, מישׁר , than what is right, or just, that is, what, by the law of God, and the rules of general justice, he is obliged to give: of which, see on Proverbs 3:27. But it tendeth to poverty By God’s providence secretly... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24-26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:24-25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

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