Proverbs 12:6-16

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.Hearkeneth — That distrusts his own judgments, and seeks counsel from others. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:16

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.Covereth — The shame, or injury done to him, which he conceals and bears with patience. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:6

6. Are to lie in wait Are a lying in wait an ambush. For blood That is, to shed blood, to take life. Compare Proverbs 1:11-18; Proverbs 11:9. Shall deliver them Namely, those whose blood is sought. It is implied that this shall be done by their counsels, advices, pleas, or prayers by what proceeds out of their mouth. “Men sincerely good give the best advice they can to deliver such innocent persons from their bloody snares.” Patrick. But others understand that the upright shall... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:7

7. Are not Are no more there is nothing left of them. Compare Proverbs 10:25; Esther 9:6; Job 5:3; Job 18:15; Job 27:18; Psalms 37:10; Psalms 37:37; Psalms 73:18; Matthew 7:27. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:8

8. According to his wisdom Shrewdness or prudence. In proportion to it shall he be applauded. Perverse Crooked of heart. Shall be despised Literally, it shall be for contempt. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:9

9. He that is despised Lowly, little noticed, or lightly esteemed. 1 Samuel 18:23. It is a different word from that rendered “despised” in Proverbs 12:8. Perhaps it ( נקלה , nikleh) should be translated ignoble; that is, of birth or family one of the common people. And hath a servant A sign of wealth and substance. Is better Better off than he that honoureth himself; affects honour, wealth, nobility, aristocracy, and lacketh bread. The general sentiment is, Better is a man in medium... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:10

10. A righteous (or just) man regardeth. יודע , ( yodhea’h,) knoweth. The verb is used in the sense of taking care of. Compare Genesis 39:6; Psalms 1:6; Proverbs 27:23. The life of his beast נפשׁ בהמתו ( nephesh behemto) is, perhaps, used as a periphrasis for beast; that is, for its comfort and well-being. But the tender mercies רחמי , ( rahhame,) bowels, which the ancients regarded as the seat of the tender affections or sympathies. Are cruel Cruelty itself; as much as to... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:11

11. Satisfied with bread Shall have plenty. Vain persons ריקים , ( rekim,) the raca of Matthew 5:22. Idle, profligate, empty-pated men; those who frequent saloons, taverns, ale houses, and other dissolute places, when they should be ploughing, or otherwise earning an honest living. The Septuagint here adds a proverb not in the Hebrew which is worthy of preservation: “He that enjoys himself (or spends his time) in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strongholds.” The... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:12

12. Desireth the net Spoil or prey, the product of the “net.” Of evil men Or, of the evil. He is fond of the wiles and arts which are characteristic of the bad man; he resorts to trickery and deception to make himself secure and firm. But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit The righteous only shall be prosperous and successful. So the clause is generally understood. But the “net” or snare of the evil may mean, as in Proverbs 1:17, the snare in which they are taken and destroyed.... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 12:13

13. Wicked… snared Well rendered by Conant: “In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare.” A man is often ensnared by his malicious or envious talk, or by his prevarications and falsehoods. Compare Ecclesiastes 10:12. Trouble Strait or distress. read more

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