v. 13. He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, before a careful hearing of both sides enables him to reach a right and just conclusion, it is folly and shame unto him, for an opinion not based upon sound investigation is worse than worthless, Ecclesiastes 11:8. read more
v. 14. The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity, a strong and courageous mind supporting him in bodily sickness or weakness; but a wounded spirit, one bowed and broken by adversity, who can bear? It is a more difficult matter to bear up under the infirmities of the soul, the griefs, sorrows, troubles, and tribulations which affect the inner life than to overcome the effects of bodily weakness. read more
v. 15. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, working for its possession, ready for its reception, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge, eager to serve the heart and the inner life in the acquisition of true wisdom. read more
γ) Admonition to affability, fidelity in friendship, and the other virtues of social lifeChap. 181 He that separateth himself seeketh his own pleasure;against all counsel doth he rush on.2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,but that his heart may reveal itself.3 When wickedness cometh then cometh contempt,and with shameful deeds reproach.4 Deep waters are the words of man’s mouth;the fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook.5 To have regard to the wicked is not good,(nor)... read more
Proverbs TWO FORTRESSES Pro_18:10 - Pro_18:11 . The mere reading of these two verses shows that, contrary to the usual rule in the Book of Proverbs, they have a bearing on each other. They are intended to suggest a very strong contrast, and that contrast is even more emphatic in the original than in our translation; because, as the margin of your Bibles will tell you, the last word of the former verse might be more correctly rendered, ‘the righteous runneth into it, and is set on high.’ It... read more
Verse Proverbs 18:1. The protest of this proverb is against the self-satisfaction which makes a man separate himself from the thoughts and opinions of others. Such a one finally "rages against," or "quarrels with all sound wisdom." Verse Proverbs 18:9. This plainly teaches that there can be no middle course between construction and destruction. Every man is contributing something to the commonwealth, or is a wastrel. Verses Proverbs 18:10-11. Each of these verses taken separately constitutes... read more
Proverbs Of Solomon Part 2 (Proverbs 15:22 to Proverbs 22:16 ). At this point there is a sudden switch from proverbs which contrast one thing with another, which have been predominant since Proverbs 10:1, to proverbs where the second clause adds something to the first. Whilst we still find some contrasting proverbs, especially at the beginning, they are not so common. This may suggest a deliberate intention by Solomon to separate his proverbs into two parts. Furthermore such a change at this... read more
The Fool Destroys Others And Is Therefore Himself Destroyed, But The Righteous Are Kept Safe (Proverbs 18:8-13 ). In this subsection there is an emphasis on the way in which a fool destroys a community. He does it by whispering slander which is eagerly swallowed by others (Proverbs 18:8); by neglecting his land and thus reducing the stock of food available just as effectively as an invader would (Proverbs 18:9); by haughtiness which alienates him from others and leads to his own destruction... read more
The Tongue Affects Man In Many Ways, Making Him Strong And Wise, And Giving Him Life, Or Causing Him Great Grief, Finally Resulting In Death (Proverbs 18:14-21 ). In this subsection we have an emphasis on the different ways in which the tongue, both our own and the tongues of others, can affect our lives. They can make us strong (Proverbs 18:14; Proverbs 18:20-21) and produce harmony and abundant life, or they can bring us down, and finally destroy us. Thus the ear of the wise hears words... read more
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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 18:12
v. 12. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, pride going before the fall, and before honor is humility, preceding it like a herald showing the way. cf Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 15:33. read more