Proverbs 11:25 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:25

So backward we are to works of charity, and so ready to think that giving undoes us, that we need to have it very much pressed upon us how much it is for our own advantage to do good to others, as before, Prov. 11:17. 1. We shall have the comfort of it in our own bosoms: The liberal soul, the soul of blessing, that prays for the afflicted and provides for them, that scatters blessings with gracious lips and generous hands, that soul shall be made fat with true pleasure and enriched with more... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:25

The liberal soul shall be made fat ,.... Or, "the soul of blessing" F3 נפש ברכה "anima benedictionis", Montanus, Baynus, Cocceius, Michaelis; "anima benedictioni dedita", Schultens. : that is, as the Vulgate Latin version renders it, "the soul which blesseth"; not that merely prays for a blessing upon others, and wishes them well, and gives them good words; but bestows blessings on them, gives good things unto them liberally, cheerfully, and plentifully; and so is a blessing to the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:25

The liberal soul shall be made fat - He who gives to the distressed, in the true spirit of charity, shall get a hundred fold from God's mercy. How wonderful is the Lord! He gives the property, gives the heart to use it aright, and recompenses the man for the deed though all the fruit was found from himself! He that watereth - A man who distributes in the right spirit gets more good himself than the poor man does who receives the bounty. Thus it is more blessed to give than to receive. 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 11:24-26

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:25

The sentiment of the preceding verse is here carried on and confirmed. The liberal soul; literally, the soul of blessings, the man that blesses others by giving liberally. Shall be made fat ( Proverbs 13:4 ; Proverbs 28:25 ). The term is used of the rich and prosperous ( Psalms 22:29 ). Septuagint, "Every simple soul is blessed." He that watereth —benefits and refreshes others— shall be watered also himself; shall receive the blessing which he imparts. The Vulgate introduces... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:25

soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . made fat = enriched. Illustrations: widow (1 Kings 17:10 , &c); Shunammite (2 Kings 4:8 , 2 Kings 4:37 ); Publius (Acts 28:7 , Acts 28:8 ). Compare Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:15 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:25

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:25

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