proverbs-11:13-14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:12-13

I. Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a preservative of it, and therefore an evidence, 1. Of wisdom: A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious language or peevish reflections. 2. Of sincerity: He that is of a faithful spirit, that is true, not only to his own promise, but to the interest of his friend, conceals... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

Here is, 1. The bad omen of a kingdom's ruin: Where no counsel is, no consultation at all, but every thing done rashly, or no prudent consultation for the common good, but only caballing for parties and divided interests, the people fall, crumble into factions, fall to pieces, fall together by the ears, and fall an easy prey to their common enemies. Councils of war are necessary to the operations of war; two eyes see more than one; and mutual advice is in order to mutual assistance. 2. The... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer revealeth secrets ,.... The Arabic version adds, in the congregation, openly and publicly; that goes about with tales from place to place, who is like a walking merchant or peddler, as the word F12 הולך רכיל "obambulat ut mercator", Tigurine version; "qui incedit nundinator", Schultens. signifies; who takes up his wares at one place, and exposes them to sale, and vends them at another; so a talebearer, he goes from house to house, and picks up tales at one place and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsel is , the people fall ,.... Where there is no wise and prudent, sound and good counsel, as the word signifies; where that is not, there had as good be none, or better; a people, a kingdom, a commonwealth, nation, or city, fall into ruin and destruction, or into schemes which bring them to it; they are like a ship without a pilot, or without a helm, or one to steer it: the Targum, Syriac, and Vulgate Latin versions, render it, "where there is no governor;' and the Arabic... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer - רכיל הולך holech rachil , the walking busybody, the trader in scandal. Revealeth secrets - Whatever was confided to him he is sure to publish abroad. The word means a hawker, or travelling chapman. Such are always great newsmongers; and will tell even their own secrets, rather than have nothing to say. 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 11:12-15

Social sins denounced I. THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL SIN . It dissolves mutual bonds of confidence, corrupts and disintegrates the social order and stability. In the mixed condition of human character and society there are elements of weakness and elements of strength. Our speech about others and behaviour to them tends either to bring out their weaknesses, so promoting discontent, suspicion, and distrust, or it. tends to bring out their good qualities, so promoting genial confidence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

A tale-bearer. The word implies one who goes about chattering, gossiping, and slandering (Le Proverbs 19:16 ); Vulgate, qui ambulat fraudulenter ; Septuagint, "the man of double tongue." To such a man it is safe to trust nothing; he revealeth secrets ( Proverbs 20:19 ). He that is of a faithful spirit; a steadfast, trusty man, not a gadder about; he retains what is committed to him (Ec Proverbs 27:16 , "Whoso discovereth secrets luseth his credit, and shall never find friend to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

The tale-bearer Tale-bearing may result from spite and malice, or it may be an incident of idle gossip; but even in its milder phases it is a most mischievous practice, and one deserving of severe reprobation. Connected with what are called the minor moralities of life, the evil of it is far too little recognized by many Christian people, people who undoubtedly, endeavour on the whole to square their conduct with right principles. It is very important, therefore, that the character of this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

Where no counsel is. The word properly means "steersmanship," "pilotage" ( Proverbs 1:5 ; Proverbs 12:5 ; Proverbs 24:6 ). So Vulgate , gubernator ; Septuagint, κυβέρνησις , "They who have no government fall like leaves," reading alim instead of am . In the multitude of counsellors ( Proverbs 15:22 ; Proverbs 20:18 ; Proverbs 24:6 ). This would go to prove the superiority of a popular government over the despotism of a single ruler. But the caution of our homely... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:12-13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:14

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