proverbs-18:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:7

The results of the fool's disposition and actions are further noted. A fool's mouth is his destruction (comp. Proverbs 10:15 ; Proverbs 13:9 ; Ecclesiastes 10:12 ). A mediaeval adage pronounces, "Ex lingua stulta veniunt incommoda multa." His lips are the snare of his soul; bring his life into danger (see on Proverbs 12:13 ; comp. Proverbs 13:14 ; Proverbs 14:27 ; Proverbs 17:28 ). So St. Luke ( Luke 21:35 ) speaks of the last day, coming upon men like "a snare ( παγίς ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:8

The words of a tale bearer are as wounds. Nergan , "tale bearer," is better rendered "whisperer" (see on Proverbs 16:28 ). The Authorized Version reminds one of the mediaeval jingle— "Lingua susurronis Est pejor felle draconis." The verse recurs in Proverbs 26:22 ; but the word rendered "wounds" ( mitlahamim ) is to be differently explained. It is probably the hithp. participle of laham, " to swallow," and seems to mean "dainty morsels," such as one eagerly swallows. Thus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:8

(See homily on Proverbs 17:9 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:1-2

Proverbs 18:1-2. Through desire, a man having separated himself, &c. According to this translation, the sense of this controverted proverb is, Through desire of wisdom, a man, having separated himself from the company, and noise, and business of the world, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom Uses all diligence that he may search and find out all solid knowledge and true wisdom. But this verse is otherwise rendered in the margin of our Bible, and in divers other versions, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:3

Proverbs 18:3. When the wicked cometh Into any place or company; then cometh also contempt Either, 1st, He is justly contemned by those who converse with him: or rather, 2d, He despiseth and scorneth all instruction and reproof, neither fearing God nor reverencing man; and with ignominy reproach And he not only contemns others in his heart, but shows his contempt of them by ignominious and reproachful expressions and actions. Bishop Patrick takes this verse in a somewhat different... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:4

Proverbs 18:4. The words of a man’s mouth Of a wise man’s; are as deep waters Full of deep wisdom; and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook That wisdom which is in his heart is continually pouring forth wise and good counsels. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:8-9

Proverbs 18:8-9. The words of a tale-bearer Who privily slanders his neighbour; are as wounds Deeply wound the reputation, and afterward the heart, of the slandered person. They go down, &c. They wound mortally, piercing to the heart, which is often meant by the belly. He also that is slothful is brother, &c. They are alike: though they take different paths, yet both come to one end, even to extreme want and poverty. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 18:1-24

Real strength (18:1-24)When people become too confident in their own opinions, they are liable to break away from former friends. They become unreasonable in discussion and blind to the viewpoints of others. Those who despise others will themselves be disgraced (18:1-3). The words of the wise bring refreshment, but those of a fool or a gossip bring destruction (4-8).Those who leave work undone are almost as bad as those who wreck what already has been done (9). Those who trust in God know they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 18:1

Through desire, &c. = Seeking his own pleasure, the recluse (or separatist) breaketh forth (or quarreleth) with everything that is stable. intermeddleth = breaketh forth. Hebrew. gala'. See note on "meddle", Proverbs 17:14 . all wisdom = everything that is stable. See note on Proverbs 2:7 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 18:2

fool. Hebrew. keslt. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Same word as in verses: Proverbs 18:6 , Proverbs 18:7 ; not the same as in Proverbs 18:13 . discover = vent. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:1-2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 18:1-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 18:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 18:2

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