proverbs-14:22-23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:23

Proverbs 14:23. In all labour there is profit, &c. Diligent labour is the ready way to riches; but idle talking, wherein too many spend most of their precious time, will bring a man to poverty. Houbigant renders the verse, All labour will produce abundance, but garrulity nothing but want. “Solomon here,” says Lord Bacon, as quoted by Bishop Patrick, “separates the fruit of the labour of the tongue, and of the labour of the hands; as if want was the revenue of the one, and wealth... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:1-35

Hidden feelings and motives (14:1-35)Wisdom builds, but folly destroys. People’s actions reveal their attitude to God (14:1-2). The wisdom of their speech and their commitment to hard work are among the things that determine whether they progress or come to ruin (3-5). Those who think they know everything can never become truly wise and therefore can never have right discernment in the moral issues of life (6-8).Good people may prosper and evil people may suffer loss, but outward appearances do... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 14:22

mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 14:22

"Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.""Do not wicked schemers go astray, while affection and trust are theirs who seek good?"[26] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 14:23

"In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury."This proverb contrasts the talker with the worker. A recent rendition of the second clause is, "Mere talk leads only to poverty."[27] read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 14:23

Proverbs 14:23. In all labour there is profit— All labour will produce abundance, but garrulity nothing but want. Houbigant. Solomon here separates the fruit of the labour of the tongue and the labour of the hands; as if want was the revenue of the one, and wealth the revenue of the other: for it commonly happens, that they who talk liberally, boast much, and promise mighty matters, are beggars; and receive no benefit by their boastings, or by any thing they discourse of. Nay, rather for the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 14:22

22. As usual, the interrogative negative strengthens the affirmative. mercy and truth—that is, God's (Psalms 57:3; Psalms 61:7). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 14:23

23. labour—painful diligence. talk . . . penury—idle and vain promises and plans. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 14:1-33

8. Further advice for wise living chs. 14-15These proverbs are more difficult to group together under a general heading because there are fewer common ideas that tie them together. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 14:1-35

1. The prosperity of the family depends on the wife (Proverbs 31:10-31). 3. Of pride] RM ’for his pride.’4. Where there are no oxen men have not to labour at keeping the crib clean, but at the same time there is no profit. The men who unload coal in Calais harbour used to sing: ’The coalis black, but the money’s white.’8. The wise man’s concern is how shall he act; the foolish man’s how shall he deceive others. 9. Lit.’ the guilt-offering mocketh at fools.’ This seems to mean that fools trust... read more