proverbs-18:1-8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:5

"To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.""It is not good to show favor to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice."[8] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:6

"A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.""When some fool starts an argument, he is asking for a beating."[9] "When a stupid man talks, contention follows."[10] These translations are currently favored; but as the words stand, they also indicate that a fool joins in any controversy, calling for a judgment of stripes (scourging) upon others, not upon himself. When Jesus was crucified, the "fools" shouted, "Let him be crucified." read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:7

"A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul"Again and again Proverbs returns to the dangers of irresponsible speech. For a full discussion of this, see James 3. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:8

"The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.""The words of a slanderer are like dainty morsels, swallowed and relished to the full."[11] The sinful delight of becoming the eager listener to slanderous talk is condemned in this proverb. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:1-2

Proverbs 18:1-2. Through desire, &c.— The opinions of commentators on these two verses are much divided. Houbigant renders them as follows: He who prepares dissention seizes all occasions: he leaves nothing untried: Proverbs 18:2. A fool loveth not to be ruled by counsel, but to be carried on rashly and turbulently. Another reads, A hair-brained man followeth fancy, and intermeddleth in every thing: Proverbs 18:2. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but in rovings, or ramblings of his... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:3

Proverbs 18:3. When the wicked cometh, &c.— When the wicked entereth, contempt entereth with him; and with a reproachful man, reproach. See Schultens. Instead of ignominy, we may read, turpitude, scandalous behaviour. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:5

Proverbs 18:5. To accept the person, &c.— This phrase has principally, if not always, a judicial meaning. See Leviticus 19:15.Deuteronomy 1:17; Deuteronomy 1:17; Deuteronomy 16:19. The propriety of the expression will appear, when we find that it is applied to such qualifications as have no relation to the cause; namely, riches, friendship, or family connections. These are visible like the face of one man to another: but the merits of the cause are not apparent till investigated. See... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:8

Proverbs 18:8. The words, &c.— The words of a rancorous person are like morsels greedily swallowed; they sink into the lower parts of the belly. Schultens, see his note. Houbigant renders it, The words of a talebearer are indeed smooth and soft; but they afterwards go down, &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 18:1

1. Through desire . . . seeketh—that is, seeks selfish gratification. intermeddleth . . . wisdom—or, "rushes on" ( :-) against all wisdom, or what is valuable ( :-). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 18:2

2. that his heart . . . itself—that is, takes pleasure in revealing his folly (Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 15:2). read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 18:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:1-2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 18:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 18:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 18:2

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