Proverbs 22:8-10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

Note, 1. Ill-gotten gains will not prosper: He that sows iniquity, that does an unjust thing in hopes to get by it, shall reap vanity; what he gets will never do him any good nor give him any satisfaction. He will meet nothing but disappointment. Those that create trouble to others do but prepare trouble for themselves. Men shall reap as they sow. 2. Abused power will not last. If the rod of authority turn into a rod of anger, if men rule by passion instead of prudence, and, instead of the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:9

Here is, 1. The description of a charitable man; he has a bountiful eye, opposed to the evil eye (Prov. 23:6) and the same with the single eye (Matt. 6:22),?an eye that seeks out objects of charity, besides those that offer themselves,?an eye that, upon the sight of one in want and misery, affects the heart with compassion,?an eye that with the alms gives a pleasant look, which makes the alms doubly acceptable. He has also a liberal hand: He gives of his bread to those that need?his bread, the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:10

See here, 1. What the scorner does. It is implied that he sows discord and makes mischief wherever he comes. Much of the strife and contention which disturb the peace of all societies is owing to the evil interpreter (as some read it), that construes every thing into the worst, to those that despise and deride every one that comes in their way and take a pride in bantering and abusing all mankind. 2. What is to be done with the scorner that will not be reclaimed: Cast him out of your society,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity F21 So, "serere fallaciam", in Plauti Poenulo, l. 1. v. 67. shall reap vanity ,.... He that practises sin, and is frequent in the commission of it; indulges to it in a profuse way, as the sower plentifully scatters his seed; such shall reaper possess nothing but sin and wickedness; for, what a man sows, that shall he reap; he shall eat the fruit of his doings, and have the reward of his works; see Job 4:8 ; or "nothing" F23 און "inanitatem ac nihilum",... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:9

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed ,.... Or "a good eye" F25 טוב עין "bonus oculus", Montanus, Vatablus, Cocceius; "bonus oculo", Junilus & Tremellius, Mercerus, Gejerus, Michaelis, Schultens. ; who looks about him for proper objects to do good unto; looks pleasantly on them, and deals out cheerfully and bountifully to them; he shall be blessed with an increase of temporal good things, with spiritual blessings, and with eternal glory and happiness; when he does what... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scorner ,.... That makes a mock at sin, a jest at religion, and scoffs at all good men, and everything serious and spiritual; cast such an one out of all company and conversation; out of the family, as mocking Ishmael was cast out of Abraham's family; and out of the church, and all religious societies. Jarchi interprets it of the evil imagination or corruption of nature; but this will continue with a man as long as he lives, and, though it may be weakened and subdued, it is not... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity - The crop must be according to the seed. If a man sow thistle seed, is it likely he shall reap wheat? If he sow to the flesh, shall he not of the flesh reap destruction? read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:9

A bountiful eye - One that disposes him to help all that he sees to be in want; the bountiful eye means the bountiful heart; for the heart looks through the eye. The merciful heart, even when the hand has little or nothing to give, shall be blessed of the Lord. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The theme of the earlier part of the chapter may be said to be the good name: the blessings in the possession of it, and the conditions for the acquirement of it—partly negatively, partly positively, described. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

Means to the preservation of the good name I. EARLY TRAINING . ( Proverbs 22:6 .) The young twig must be early bent. Experience teaches us that nothing in the world is so mighty for good or evil as custom; and therefore, says Lord Bacon, "since custom is the principal magistrate of man's life, let man by all means endeavour to obtain good customs. Custom is most perfect when it beginneth in young years; this we call education, which is in effect but an early custom. The tongue is... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

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