Proverbs 12:6-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:11

A contrast between industry and idleness, repeated at Proverbs 28:19 . He that tilleth his land. Agriculture was the first of industries, and always highly commended among the Jews, bringing a sure return to the diligent ( Proverbs 10:5 ; Proverbs 20:4 ; Proverbs 27:18 , Proverbs 27:23-27 ; and Ec Proverbs 20:28 ). He that followeth after vain persons; rather, vain things ; μάταια , Septuagint, empty, useless employments, profitless business, in contrast to active... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:12

Modern commentators have endeavoured to amend the text of this verse by various methods, which may be seen in Nowack's note on the passage; but the existing reading gives an appropriate sense, and alteration is not absolutely needed, though it is plain that the LXX had before them something different from the Masoretic text. The wicked desireth the net of evil men ( Ecclesiastes 7:26 ), that he may use the means which they take to enrich themselves; or matsod may mean, not the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:12-22

Virtues and vices in civil life I. SOME VICES OF SOCIETY . 1 . Envious greed. ( Proverbs 12:12 .) The wicked desires the "takings" of the evil. It is a general description of greedy strife and competition, one man trying to forestall another in the bargain, or to profit at the expense of his loss; a mutually destructive process, a grinding of egoistic passions against one another, so that there can be no mutual confidence nor peace ( Isaiah 48:22 ; Isaiah 57:21 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:13

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips; rather, in the transgression of the lips is an evil snare ( Proverbs 18:7 ). A man by speaking unadvisedly or intemperately brings trouble upon himself, involves himself in difficulties which he did not foresee. Often when he has spoken in order to injure others, the slander or the censure has redounded on himself (comp. Psalms 7:15 , Psalms 7:16 ; Psalms 9:16 ). The just; the man who does not offend with his lips, avoids these... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:14

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth ( Proverbs 13:2 ; Proverbs 14:14 ; Proverbs 18:20 ). A man's words are like seeds, and if they are wise and pure and kindly, they will bring forth the fruit of love and favour and respect. Christian commentaters see here a reference to the day of judgment, wherein great stress is laid on the words ( Matthew 12:37 ). Of a man's hands. That which a man has done, his kindly actions, shall meet with full reward (comp. Isaiah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; i.e. in his own judgment ( Proverbs 3:7 : Proverbs 16:2 ). The second clause is best translated, as in the Revised Version, "But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel," distrusting his own unaided judgment, which might lead him astray ( Proverbs 13:10 ; Proverbs 14:12 ; Proverbs 16:25 ; Proverbs 21:2 ; comp. Ec 35:19; Tobit 4:18). Theognis, 221, etc.— ὅς τις τοι δοκέει τὸν πλησίον ἴδμεναι οὐδὲν ἀλλ αὐτὸς μοῦνος... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:16

A fool's wrath is presently ("in the day," αὐθημερόν ) known. A foolish man, if he is vexed, insulted, or slighted, has no idea of controlling himself or checking the expression of his aroused feelings; he at once, in the same day on which he has been incensed, makes his vexation known. A prudent man covereth— concealeth— shame ; takes no notice of an affront at the moment, knowing that by resenting it he will only make matters worse, and that it is best to let passions cool before... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:16

(See homily on Proverbs 29:11 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:5-7

Proverbs 12:5-7. The thoughts of the righteous are right His constant purpose is to be upright before God, and just and true in all his dealings with men. But the counsels of the wicked are deceit His great care and contrivance are to deceive and wrong others by fair pretence and cunning artifices. The words of the wicked are to lie in wait, &c. Are designed and ordered to entrap or deceive others, and to destroy them; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them Namely, from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:8

Proverbs 12:8. A man shall be commended Namely, by wise and good men; according to his wisdom More or less, according to the degree of wisdom, which his discourses and actions discover to be in him; but he that is of a perverse heart Which he shows by his wicked words and actions; shall be despised By God, and all wise men. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:12-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:5-7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:8

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