Proverbs 13:8-10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:8

We are apt to judge of men's blessedness, at least in this world, by their wealth, and that they are more or less happy accordingly as they have more or less of this world's goods; but Solomon here shows what a gross mistake it is, that we may be reconciled to a poor condition, and may neither covet riches ourselves nor envy those that have abundance. 1. Those that are rich, if by some they are respected for their riches, yet, to balance that, by others they are envied and struck at, and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:9

Here is, 1. The comfort of good men flourishing and lasting: The light of the righteous rejoices, that is, it increases, and makes them glad. Even their outward prosperity is their joy, and much more those gifts, graces, and comforts, with which their souls are illuminated; these shine more and more, Prov. 4:18. The Spirit is their light, and he gives them a fulness of joy, and rejoices to do them good. 2. The comfort of bad men withering and dying: The lamp of the wicked burns dimly and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:10

Note, 1. Foolish pride is the great make-bate. Would you know whence come wars and fightings? They come from this root of bitterness. Whatever hand other lusts may have in contention (passion, envy, covetousness), pride has the great hand; it is its pride that it will itself sow discord and needs no help. Pride makes men impatient of contradiction in either their opinions or their desires, impatient of competition and rivalship, impatient of contempt, or any thing that looks like a slight, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life are his riches ,.... As Benhadad's were to him, when he was in the hands of the king of Israel, 1 Kings 20:34 ; and as the treasures the ten men had in the field were to them, for the sake of which Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, slew them not, Jeremiah 41:8 . This is the advantage of riches when a man is taken captive in war, or by pirates, or is in the hands of thieves and robbers, he can redeem himself by his money; or when his life is in danger by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoiceth ,.... The light of joy and gladness, which is sown for them, and arises to them; the light of spiritual knowledge and experience they have; the light of sound doctrine; the light of good works, and a Gospel conversation; all this, as it is delightful to themselves and others, so it is increasing more and more to the perfect day, and it continues: so the Septuagint and Arabic versions, "light is always for the righteous"; especially it will be in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:10

Only by pride cometh contention ,.... Though it comes by other things, yet by this chiefly, and there are no contentions without it: or "truly", "verily", "certainly F4 רק "certe", Vatablus; "vere", Pagninus, Montanus, Merecrus. , by pride", &c.; Unless the words may be better rendered, "an empty man through pride will give contention" F5 "Levis per superbiam dabit contentionam", Gejerus. , or make it; such as are empty of knowledge and wisdom; and such are generally the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life - Those who have riches have often much trouble with them; as they had much trouble to get them, so they have much trouble to keep them. In despotic countries, a rich man is often accused of some capital crime, and to save his life, though he may be quite innocent, is obliged to give up his riches; but the poor, in such countries, are put to no trouble. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoiceth - They shall have that measure of prosperity which shall be best for them; but the wicked, howsoever prosperous for a time, shall be brought into desolation. Light and lamp in both cases may signify posterity. The righteous shall have a joyous posterity; but that of the wicked shall be cut off. So 1 Kings 11:36 ; : "And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light ( נר ner , a lamp) always before me." 1 Kings 15:4 ; :... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:10

By pride cometh contention - Perhaps there is not a quarrel among individuals in private life, nor a war among nations, that does not proceed from pride and ambition. Neither man nor nation will be content to be less than another; and to acquire the wished-for superiority all is thrown into general confusion, both in public and private life. It was to destroy this spirit of pride, that Jesus was manifested in the extreme of humility and humiliation among men. The salvation of Christ is a... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:8

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-18

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