Proverbs 13:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:15

If we compare not only the end, but the way, we shall find that religion has the advantage; for, 1. The way of saints is pleasant and agreeable: Good understanding gains favour with God and man; our Saviour grew in that favour when he increased in wisdom. Those that conduct themselves prudently, and order their conversation aright in every thing, that serve Christ in righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, are accepted of God and approved of men, Rom. 14:17, 18. And how... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding giveth favour ,.... A good understanding in things natural and civil gives favour among men; and so a good understanding in divine and spiritual things gives a man favour among religious people, makes him taken notice of by them, and acceptable to them: and such an understanding no man has, unless it be given him; and such appear to have one that do the commandments of God, Psalm 111:10 . The Israelites, for having and keeping the statutes of the Lord, were accounted by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-18

The wisdom of docility, etc.: a sermon to the young We have the positive and negative, the happy and the sorrowful aspects of the subject brought into view. I. THE WISDOM OF DOCILITY . The excellency of docility is seen in its results: 1 . In character. It is a "wise son" who heareth his father's instruction. 2 . In circumstance. The docile son will "be rewarded," will "be honored." The path he treads is one which leads to competence, to comfort, to health, to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:13-17

The value of the Divine Word I. REVERENCE AND IRREVERENCE FOR THE DIVINE WORD . The "Word" is any revelation man receives of God, whether through nature, oracles of the prophets, or in his immediate consciousness. The last, in the deepest sense, is the condition of all other revelations. Irreverence is shown either when men are deaf and indifferent to the Divine voice, or when they suffer it to be out-clamoured by other voices—of passion, policy, etc. The result is that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding giveth favour ( Proverbs 3:4 ); makes one acceptable to God and man. We are told of Christ that "he increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favour with God and man" ( Luke 2:52 ). As a good and wise man uses his gifts and graces properly, he wins higher favour from God, and kindles the love and respect of his fellow men. Alter this clause the Septuagint introduces that which occurs also in Proverbs 9:10 , "It belongs to a good understanding ( διανοίας ) to know... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:15

Proverbs 13:15. Good understanding Discovering itself by a man’s holy and righteous practices; giveth favour Maketh a man acceptable both to God and men; but the way of transgressors Their conduct, or manner of conversation is hard; Hebrew, איתן , rough, as this very word is rendered Deuteronomy 21:4; it is offensive to God and men, as rough ways are to travellers; fierce, intractable, and incorrigible. Bishop Patrick interprets the verse thus: “If a man have understanding enough to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

Satisfaction amid life’s hardships (13:1-25)Parental advice is one of the benefits of life. Those who habitually ignore it will develop an attitude of scorning all opinions except their own (13:1). Good words bring a reward, but treacherous words can result in violence. Discipline in speech is necessary, because rash words lead to disaster (2-3). Discipline is necessary also in work and behaviour, otherwise a person’s life may end in ruin. Security is found in honesty (4-6).The poor might at... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 13:15

giveth favour. Illustrations: Abraham (Genesis 23:10 , Genesis 23:11 ); Joseph (Genesis 39:2 ); Joshua (Joshua 6:27 ); David (1 Samuel 18:14 ); Abigail (1 Samuel 25:3 , 1 Samuel 25:18-34 ); Daniel (Daniel 1:8 , Daniel 1:9 ; Daniel 6:3 ); Samuel (1 Samuel 2:26 . 1 Samuel 22:1 ). hard = rough. This meaning may be substituted for its usual rendering "strong". See Genesis 49:24 .Exodus 14:27 . Numbers 24:21 .Jeremiah 5:15 .Amos 5:24 .Micah 6:2 , &c. Hebrew. 'eythan. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 13:15

"Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard."There are two views of this passage. The way of the transgressor may be interpreted as in the RSV, "The way of the faithless is their ruin," or it may be referred to the way of the transgressor's behavior, his manner, as in this: "The manners of rogues are rough."[23] We prefer the interpretation that views the earthly life of every transgressor as encompassing many sorrows and misfortunes. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 13:15

Proverbs 13:15. Good understanding giveth favour, &c.— A good understanding granteth favour, but the demeanor of the insolent is pertinacious. Schultens. The meaning of the verse seems to be this, says Bishop Patrick; "If a man have understanding enough to be thoroughly good, he will find things favourable to his honest desires; but they who take evil courses meet with great difficulties, and are forced to go backward and forward, and wind and turn every way, to bring about their ends, or... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 13:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 13:15

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 13:15

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