proverbs-10:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The memory. The lasting, fragrant perfume of a holy life is contrasted with the noisomeness and quick decay of an evil name (comp. Psalms 72:17 ). As a commentator asks, "Who ever thinks of calling a child Judas or Nero?" read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just. I. THE WORLD CONCERNS ITSELF WITH THE REPUTATION OF THE DEAD . The words of our text describe a fact to which all history bears witness. No study is more absorbing than history—including biography; and the most interesting part of history is that which deals with individuals and discusses character. In spite of the protests of the philosophers, we are all more attracted by Shakespeare and Scott than by Hallam and Buckle. Statistics,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just. It is a fact that the name of the good man is fragrant, and that long after his departure there lingers in the memories and hearts of men a sense of loss, a feeling "Which is but akin to pain And resembles sorrow only As the mist resembles the rain;" a feeling of tender regret not unmingled with sacred joy and reverent gratitude, This fact is— I. A STRENGTH TO THE JUST MAN WHILE HE LIVES . "What has posterity done for us?" asks the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:6

Proverbs 10:6. Blessings are upon the head of the just All sorts of blessings are wished to them by men, and conferred upon them by God. But violence Either, 1st, The fruit or punishment of their own violence: or, 2d, The violent, injurious, and mischievous practices of others against them, deserved by their own violence committed against others, and inflicted upon them by the righteous judgment of God; covereth the mouth of the wicked That is, shall fall upon them. This phrase of ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

10:1-22:16PROVERBS OF SOLOMONThe proverbs in this section are usually written in a simple two-line form, each proverb usually being equal to one verse in our Bible. Although the editor of the book has in parts brought together proverbs dealing with a similar subject or principle, each proverb must be considered by itself.Clearly there is not enough space in a commentary of this size to explain each separate proverb. Readers will gain most benefit from Proverbs by reading it over a period (for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:6

Blessings: not simply good things, but good things bestowed by another. head. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Part), App-6 , for the whole person. the just = a just one. violence, &c.: or, the mouth of lawless ones conceal violence. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:7

The memory = What is remembered of him; not what he remembers; see Psalms 146:4 . Illustrations: Elisha (2 Kings 13:21 ); Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 24:15 , 2 Chronicles 24:16 ); the woman (Mark 14:9 ); Mary (Luke 1:28 , Luke 1:48 ); Dorcas (Acts 9:36 , Acts 9:39 . Compare Proverbs 22:1 ; Antipas (Revelation 2:13 ). the name, &c. Illustrations: Balaam (2 Peter 2:15 .Jude 1:11 .Revelation 2:14; Revelation 2:14 ); Ahaz (2 Chronicles 28:22 ); Athaliah (2 Chronicles 24:7 ); Herod (Acts 12:22 ,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:6

"Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked."Cook points out that an example of violence covering the mouth of the wicked is found in Esther 7:8, where it is mentioned that they covered the face of Haman.[9] It was an ancient custom to cover the faces of men condemned to death. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:7

"The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot."This contrasts the beautiful and precious memory of a godly life with the shame and rejection that linger upon the names of the wicked. As Deane asked, "Whoever thinks of naming a child Judas or Nero"?[10] read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 10:6

Proverbs 10:6. But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked— But his own cruel violence shall cover the mouth of the wicked. That is, "The curses, imprecations, and other violence which the wicked vomit forth, shall redound upon their own mouth, and shall overwhelm them with all confusion." See Proverbs 10:11. Schultens. Houbigant renders it, Contempt shall cover the face of the wicked. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 10:6

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