Proverbs 11:2-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:4

Profit not; afford no refuge ( Proverbs 10:2 ). In the day of wrath ( Proverbs 6:34 ), when God visits individuals or nations to punish them for sin (comp. Ecclesiastes 5:8 ). Such visitations are often spoken of (comp. Isaiah 10:3 ; Ezekiel 7:19 ; Zephaniah 1:15 , Zephaniah 1:18 , etc.). More especially will this be true in me great dies irae. Righteousness … death (see on Proverbs 10:2 ; and comp. Tobit 4:10; 12:9). The Septuagint here adds a sentence which is similar... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:5

The perfect ; the upright and honest. Vulgate, "simple;" Septuagint, "blameless." Shall direct —make straight or smooth— his way ( Proverbs 3:6 ). The good man, not blinded by passion, follows a safe and direct path of life; but the wicked, led by his own evil propensious, and losing the light of conscience ( John 11:10 ), stumbles and fails. Septuagint, "Righteousness cutteth straight ( ὀρθοτομεῖ ) blameless paths, but ungodliness walketh in iniquity." ὀρθοτομέω occurs in ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:6

An emphatic reiteration of the preceding sentences. Naughtiness ; "strong desire," as Proverbs 10:3 , which leads to sin ( Proverbs 5:22 ; Micah 7:3 ). The indulgence of their passions destroys sinners. Septuagint," Transgressors are taken by lack of counsel." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:7

His expectation; that which he hoped for and set his heart upon, worldly prosperity, long life, impunity,—all are cut off, and the moral government of God is confirmed, by his death ( Psalms 73:17-19 ). (For "the hope of the ungodly," see the forcible expressions in Wis. 5:14.) Of unjust men; Vulgate sollicitorum ; Septuagint, τῶν ἀσεβῶν . The word seems to mean "vanities," i.e. "men of vanity"—abstract for concrete. Others translate, "godless hope," or "expectation that... 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 11:2-3

Proverbs 11:2-3. When pride cometh, then cometh shame Pride, as it is the effect of folly, so it bringeth a man to contempt and destruction, such persons being under the displeasure of God, and disliked by all men. But with the lowly is wisdom Whereby they are kept from those foolish and wicked actions which expose men to shame. The integrity of the upright, &c. Their sincere obedience to God’s laws; shall guide them Shall keep them from crooked and dangerous courses, and lead them... read more

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