Proverbs 12:22-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 12:28

The one way of life "All that a man hath will he give for his life;" but of what worth is life to many men? What does it mean to them but work and sleep and indulgence? Of how many is it true that they "are dead while they live"! But "in the way of righteousness there is life, and in the pathway thereof is no death." I. THE WAY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS THE ONE PATH OF LIFE . It is the one and only path; for the paths of sin are those of spiritual death. In them the human... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:22

Proverbs 12:22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord “The Lord,” says Melancthon, on this verse, “recommends to us the love and care of truth, both in doctrines concerning himself, and in arts, and all honest covenants and contracts: for truth being among the chiefest and most conspicuous virtues, therefore the contrary vice is condemned by an expressive word, abomination, that is, such an evil as God detests with a singular indignation; (for idols are called abominations;) which is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:23

Proverbs 12:23. A prudent man concealeth knowledge He doth not vain- gloriously and unseasonably utter what he knows, but keeps it in his breast till he hath a fit occasion to bring it forth for God’s glory, and the good of others; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness The heart of a foolish man induces him to make ostentation of his knowledge, whereby he betrays his ignorance and folly. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:24

Proverbs 12:24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule Industry is the way to preferment. An instance of which we have 1 Kings 11:28, where we learn that Solomon advanced Jeroboam because he saw he was an industrious young man. Men that take pains in an honest employment, and especially those that labour to be useful to others, will thereby gain such an interest and reputation, as will give them a superiority over all about them. Thus many have risen strangely; and he that has been ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:25

Proverbs 12:25. Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop Anxious cares and grief depress the spirit of a man, and disable him from exerting himself with any vigour in fulfilling his duty in his place and station, and from bearing with fortitude the sufferings to which he is exposed, in the course of divine providence; but a good word maketh it glad A compassionate and encouraging word, from a friend or minister, affords him relief and comfort, and enables him to go on his way with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:26

Proverbs 12:26. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour Than any other man who is not righteous; that is, either, 1st, He is more excellent in his spirit and conduct, more just, benevolent, public-spirited, and merciful, &c.; or, 2d, In his condition, more happy, notwithstanding all his sufferings, and the contrary opinion of the world concerning him. He is even richer, though not in this world’s goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Holy Spirit, which are the true... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:27

Proverbs 12:27. The slothful man Or, the deceitful man, as in Proverbs 12:24, who seeks to enrich himself, not by his industry and diligence, but by fraudulent and unjust practices; roasteth not that which he took in hunting Is too negligent and slothful to roast, or to take care that others roast, that which he took in hunting; so that he does not enjoy the fruit of his own labour. Or, if he has roast-meat, it is not that which he himself took, in hunting; but others have taken, or... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 12:28

Proverbs 12:28. In the way of righteousness is life, &c. The practice of righteousness, though it expose a man to some dangers and inconveniences in the world, through the corruption of mankind, and the malice of the devil, yet it will certainly lead a man to life and happiness; whereas the end of all the wicked is death and destruction. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:1-28

Honest speech and honest work (12:1-28)There are further proverbs on attitudes towards criticism (12:1-2; see notes on 9:7-9), the stability of the righteous (3) and the value of a good wife (4). The righteous, besides having good principles, have the courage to speak up at risk to themselves in order to save others (5-7).If people live humbly and in keeping with their financial capacity, they may not achieve high social status, but at least they will remain free of debt. They are wiser than... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:22

abomination, &c. See note on Proverbs 3:32 . they that deal truly are, &c. Some codices, with Septuagint, read "is" (singular) = he that dealeth, &c. read more

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