Proverbs 27:12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 27:12

This we had before, Prov. 22:3. Note, 1. Evil may be foreseen. Where there is temptation, it is easy to foresee that if we thrust ourselves into it there will be sin, and as easy to foresee that if we venture upon the evil of sin there will follow the evil of punishment; and, commonly, God warns before he wounds, having set watchmen over us, Jer. 6:17. 2. It will be well or ill with us according as we do or do not improve the foresight we have of evil before us: The prudent man, foreseeing the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foreseeth the evil ,.... See Gill on Proverbs 22:3 ; or "seeth the evil" F6 ראה "videns", V. L. Tigurine version, Piscator; "vidit", Pagninus, Montanus; "videt", Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Schultens. ; the evil of sin, as it is contrary to the nature, will, and law and abominable in his sight; and not only the evil of gross actions of sin, but of indwelling lust; and such an one, who is wise to that which is good, sees the sad work sin has made in the world, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foreseeth the evil - The very same as Proverbs 22:3 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:2-21

The praise of man How far we should go in praising others, and in what spirit we should accept their praise, is a matter of no small importance in the conduct of life. I. THE DUTY OF PRAISING OTHERS . "Let another man praise thee" can hardly be said to be imperative so far as he is concerned. But it suggests the propriety of another man speaking in words of commendation. And the duty of praising those who have done well is a much-forgotten and neglected virtue. I. It is the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:5-19

Four services of friendship (And see homily on "Friendship," Proverbs 13:20 .) We have suggested in the nineteenth verse two conditions of friendship: There can be no true friendship where one heart does not answer to another as the face reflected from a mirror answers to that which is before it. Men must be like minded in their principles and sympathies; and they must be sensitive enough to feel with one another and to give back the thoughts which are expressed by one or the other,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:11-13

The need of prudence I. PRUDENT CONDUCT REFLECTS CREDIT UPON ONE 'S PARENTS . ( Proverbs 27:11 .) The graceless children of gracious parents are a special reproach, bringing dishonour even upon the Name of God ( Genesis 34:30 ; 1 Samuel 2:17 ). The world will generally lay the blame at the parents' door. The Mosaic Law severely punished the sins of the priest's daughter for the disgrace brought upon the holy office (Le Proverbs 21:9 ). II. THE NEED AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:12

A repetition of Proverbs 22:3 . The sentence is asyndeton. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:12

Foresight of evil I. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO FORSEE ALL FUTURE EVIL . God, in his great mercy, has drawn a thick veil over the face of futurity. We can reason of probabilities; in some cases we can almost predict certainties; but taking the whole round of life, and the full reach of futurity, we have to recognize the fact that the evil to come as well as the good are largely hidden from our view. It would not be possible for us to bear the sight if all dark experiences were... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:12-13

Proverbs 27:12-13. Of the former of these verses, see on Proverbs 22:3, and of the latter, on Proverbs 20:16. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

The valuable things of life (27:1-27)Over-confidence, self-praise, stupidity and jealousy must all be avoided (27:1-4). True friends will show the inner love they have for each other by being open and honest with each other. Over-pleasantness may be a sign of a deceitful heart (5-6). Those with many possessions do not find contentment; the poor are more than satisfied if they can get what the rich throw away (7). Among the most priceless of possessions are a happy home and faithful friends... read more

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