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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 11:19

The full quality of life is in view in this proverb (cf. John 10:10), not just the possession of life."Since life and death result from moral choices, righteousness must be pursued. . . . ’Life’ and ’death’ describe the vicissitudes of this life but can also refer to beyond the grave." [Note: Ross, p. 963.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

1. False weights were exceedingly common (Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10; Amos 8:5). 6. Transgressors] RV ’they that deal treacherously.’10. The shouting expresses exultation. 12. Disparaging remarks concerning neighbours are foolish.14. For counsel read ’statesmanship.’16. A woman of gracious disposition and manners obtains honour. 18. Worketh a deceitful work] RV ’earneth deceitful wages,’ fairy gold, apples of Sodom.21. Hands were struck in confirmation of a bargain. Hence the meaning here... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:15

(15) He that is surety for a stranger.—Rather, for another, as Proverbs 6:1.Is sure.—Rather, is in quiet, undisturbed by the anxieties described in Proverbs 6:3-5. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:16

(16) A gracious woman retaineth honour . . .—Each sex has its own power. A woman by her attractiveness wins and retains favour, a man by his strength and riches. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:17

(17) The merciful man.—Rather, one who shows love. (See above on Proverbs 3:3.) Our good and evil deeds return to us in blessings or curses. (Comp. Proverbs 11:25.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:18

(18) Worketh a deceitful work—i.e., which ends in nothing, deceiving his hopes. (Comp. Proverbs 11:7.)But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.—Rather, he that soweth righteousness (worketh) a sure reward for himself. (For “righteousness,” see above on Proverbs 10:2.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:19

(19) As righteousness tendeth to life.—Rather, genuine righteousness tendeth to life. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:21

(21) Though hand join in hand.—For this sense comp. Isaiah 28:15, sqq. The passage may also mean “hand to hand,” i.e., from one generation to another; or, what is most probable, “the hand to it,” i.e., assuredly. For the general sense of the verse, comp. Psalms 37:0 read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 11:1-31

The Christian's Highest Reward Proverbs 11:31 I. I understand the emphatic words to be, 'in the earth'. There never had been any doubt about the final reward of the righteous; but there were evidently some who were beginning to say: 'It must be reserved for another world; this earth of ours is indifferent to moral distinctions'. The writer of this proverb cries, 'No; my reward will be here'. I do not think he meant that it must come in his present life. Remember, the Jew held that he was to... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

CHAPTER 12GOODNESS"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them." Proverbs 11:6"An unjust man is the abomination of the righteous, and he who goes right in his way is the abomination of the wicked."- Proverbs 29:27THE book of Proverbs abounds with sayings which have the sound of truisms, sayings which repeat, with innumerable variations and shades of coloring, that wickedness is an evil, hateful to God and to men, and that righteousness is a blessing not only to the righteous themselves,... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 11:19

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:15

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:16

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:18

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:19

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:21

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 11:1-31

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

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