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Joseph Benson

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

Proverbs 11:11. By the blessing of the upright Namely, by their sincere prayers, and wise, wholesome counsels, wherewith they bless their country; the city is exalted In dignity, power, and all kinds of prosperity; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked By their curses, oaths, blasphemies, and wicked, pernicious counsels, whereby they both provoke God, and mislead men to their own ruin. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:8

The righteous = A righteous one. delivered = drawn out, liberated with gentle effort. Hebrew. chalaz . The same word as in Proverbs 11:9 , but not the same as in verses: Proverbs 11:4 , Proverbs 11:6 ; Proverbs 11:21 . Illustrations: Mordecai and Haman (Esther 7:9 , Esther 7:10 ); Daniel and his accusers (Daniel 6:23 , Daniel 6:24 ); Israel and Egyptians (Exodus 14:0 , and Isaiah 43:3 , Isaiah 43:4 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:9

mouth. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is said by it. the just = righteous ones. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:10

When it goeth well, &c. Illustrations: Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:3-36 ; 2 Chronicles 30:26 ); Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:0 ; Nehemiah 6:15 ; Nehemiah 8:17 ); Mordecai (Esther 8:15 , Esther 8:16 ). when the wicked perish, &c. Illustrations: Pharaoh (Exodus 15:0 ); Sisera(Judges 5:0 ); Athaliah (2 Kings 11:20 ). the wicked = wicked ones. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:8

"The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead."There is some ambiguity here, but the RSV clears it up: "The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead." "There are many examples in Scripture of where this has happened. Thus Haman was hanged on the gallows which he had erected for Mordecai (Esther 7:10), and Daniel's accusers perished in the lions' den from which Daniel was saved (Daniel 6:24)."[8] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:9

"With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered."This knowledge by which the righteous man is delivered from the enmity of an evil neighbor was called by Keil, "That knowledge which makes them acquainted with men."[9] One must always suspect and reject the proposals and suggestions of men who are recognized as wicked. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10

"When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.""What's good for the righteous is good for the city."[10] There is a direct connection between the morality of the population and the happiness and prosperity of the unit, whether of an individual city or community, or of an entire society. Nations where the will of God is ignored will find an increasing decline in their happiness, their prosperity and in their standard of living. This... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:11

"By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked."This is an emphatic reiteration of the previous verse. "A town prospers when it has the blessing of upright men, but the words of evil men can destroy it."[11] read more

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