Proverbs 11:8-11 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-11

The ways of honour and of shame I. JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COMMON THINGS . Jehovah delights in "full weight," and abominates the tricky balance. This may be applied: 1 . Literally, to commerce between man and man. 2 . Figuratively, to all social relations in which we may give and receive. Work is only honest if thorough; if honest and thorough, it is religious. If principle be the basis of all our transactions, then what we do is done "unto the Lord, and not unto men."... 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 11:7-10

(latter part) Two sad aspects of death Death is the most unwelcome of all themes for human thought, certainly for the thought of the wicked. Yet has he special reason for considering its approach. For it is likely to arrive sooner than if he were righteous. As we read in this chapter, "Righteousness delivereth from death" ( Proverbs 11:4 ); on the other hand, "The wicked shall fall by his own wickedness" ( Proverbs 11:5 ). "The wages of sin is death," and every departure from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:8

Out of trouble; i.e. God is at hand to help the righteous out of straits ( de angustia, Vulgate); or takes him away from the evil to come ( Isaiah 57:1 ; Wis. 4:10-14). Septuagint, "escapeth from the chase." In his stead ( Proverbs 21:18 ). The evil from which the righteous is saved fails upon the wicked. As Abraham says to Dives in the parable, "He is comforted, but thou art tormented" ( Luke 16:25 ). Of this substitution many instances occur in Scripture. Thus Haman was hanged... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:9

An hypocrite ( chaneph ); simulator , Vulgate. So translated continually in Job, e.g. Job 8:13 ; Job 13:16 , etc. Others take it to mean "profane," "godless." Such a man, by his falsehoods, insinuations, and slanders, destroys his neighbour as far as he is able ( Proverbs 12:6 ). Septuagint, "In the mouth of the wicked is a snare for fellow citizens." Through knowledge. By the knowledge which the just possess, and which they display by judicious counsel, peace and safety are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:10

The city; any city. Ewald would argue that such language could not be used of the capital of the Jews till the times of Asa or Jehoshaphat. But what is to prevent the sentence being taken generally of any city or community? The Vatican manuscript of the Septuagint and some others give here only the first clause, "In the prosperity of the righteous the city succeeds," adding from Proverbs 11:11 , "but by the mouths of the wicked it is overthrown" (see on Proverbs 11:4 ; comp. Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:11

This verse gives the reason of the rejoicing on the two occasions just mentioned (comp. Proverbs 14:34 ; Proverbs 28:12 ). By the blessing of the upright; i.e. their righteous acts, counsels, sad prayers (Wis. 6:24). By the mouth of the wicked. Their impious language and evil advice, bring ruin upon a city. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:7-8

Proverbs 11:7-8. When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish All his hope and felicity, which he placed wholly in earthly things, are lost and gone with him; and the hope of unjust men, &c. This clause, according to this translation, is a mere repetition of the former: but the word אונים , here rendered unjust men, is generally translated strengths, or powers, as indeed it properly means. Divers, therefore, interpret the clause, The hope of their strengths, that is,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:9

Proverbs 11:9. A hypocrite with his mouth By his corrupt communication; destroyeth his neighbour Draws him into error or sin; but through knowledge Namely, of God and of his word, which, making men wise, discovers and so prevents the frauds of deceivers; shall the just be delivered From the infection of the evil and crafty counsel of hypocrites. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:10

Proverbs 11:10. When it goeth well with the righteous When righteous men are encouraged and advanced to places of trust and power; the city rejoiceth The citizens, or subjects, of that government, rejoice, because they confidently expect justice and tranquillity, and many other benefits, by their administration of public affairs. When the wicked perish, there is shouting A common rejoicing, partly for the just vengeance of God upon them, who had been the instruments of so much mischief;... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:7-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:7-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:10

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