James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:1-28
Some regard the division now entered upon as the original nucleus of the whole collection of proverbs (see the first sentence of verse one). The division extends really to the close of chapter 22, and contains “maxims, precepts and admonitions with respect to the most diverse relations of life.” In so much of it as is covered by the present lesson we have a contrast “between the godly and the ungodly, and their respective lots in life.” We have this contrast set before us, first in general... read more
Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 12:25
12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man weigheth it down: but a {k} good word maketh it glad.(k) That is, words of comfort, or a cheerful mind which is declared by his words, rejoices a man, as a covetous mind kills him. read more