E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:9
He that is despised, and hath = Better to be little noticed and have, &c. better. See note on Proverbs 8:11 . read more
Proverbs 12:8-14 Niv
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:10
regardeth, &c. = knoweth. Illustrations: Jacob (Genesis 33:13 , Genesis 33:14 ); David (1 Samuel 17:34 , 1 Samuel 17:35 ). life = soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . cruel. Illustrations: Nahash (1 Samuel 11:1 , 1 Samuel 11:2 ); Pilate (Luke 23:16 ). read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:11
shall be satisfied. Illustrations: Isaac (Genesis 26:12 ); Jacob (Genesis 31:40 ; Genesis 32:10 ). he that followeth, &c. Illustrations: Abimelech's followers (Judges 9:0 . Compare Proverbs 24:21 ); Theudas (Acts 5:36 , Acts 5:37 ). understanding. Hebrew "heart", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for sense. Septuagint adds: "He that delighteth himself in the drinking of wine shall leave his own stronghold a disgrace. " read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:12
The wicked = a lawless one. the net. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is caught in it. of evil men: i.e. which evil men use. evil. Hebrew. ra'a. App-44 : not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 12:13 , Proverbs 12:21 . yieldeth = giveth [to others]: i.e. instead of taking them as prey. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:13
The wicked = an evil man. Hebrew. ra'a'. Same word as "evil" in Proverbs 12:12 . transgression. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44 . lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by them. Illustrations: Korah (Numbers 16:1-3 , Numbers 16:31-35 .Psalms 64:8; Psalms 64:8 ); the Amalekite(2 Samuel 1:2-16 ); Adonijah (1 Kings 2:23 ); Daniel's accusers (Daniel 6:24 ); Jews (Matthew 27:25 ). the just = a righteous one. shall come out, &c. Illustrations: Joshua and... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 12:8
"A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.""A man is praised as he shows insight: a brainless creature is despised."[12] "A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised."[13] read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 12:9
"Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.""It is better to be an ordinary man working for a living than to play the part of a great man but go hungry."[14] "Better a man of low rank with a servant, than one who makes a show and has to do his own work."[15] read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 12:10
"A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel."A various reading for the second clause is, "The heart of the wicked is cruel," or "The heart of the wicked is without mercy."[16] This proverb reflects the thought of the commandment that, "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn." (Deuteronomy 25:4). read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 12:11
"He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding."It was a rural society that first received this proverb, a society in which the majority of people tilled the land for a living. The words `his land' indicates ownership or occupancy of the land. "The `vain persons' of the second clause may also be accurately rendered as `worthless pursuits.'"[17] Some make up their own proverbs, as in this: "The man who tills his land will... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:8
shall be commended. Illustration: Joseph (Genesis 41:39 ). wisdom. Hebrew. sakal. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . shall be despised. Illustrations: Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 1:3 ; 1 Samuel 2:17 , 1 Samuel 2:30 ); Nabal (1 Samuel 25:2 , 1 Samuel 25:17 . Compare Proverbs 28:6 ); Judah (Jeremiah 4:22 , Jeremiah 4:30 . Lamentations 1:8 ); lost son (Luke 15:15 , Luke 15:16 ). read more