Proverbs 13:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:12

with Proverbs 13:9 (first part) and Proverbs 13:19 (first part) Hope and disappointment We learn that— I. HOPE IS PLANTED AS AN INSTINCT IN THE HUMAN HEART , "Thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts," says the psalmist ( Psalms 22:9 ). We start on our course with a precious store of hopefulness in our soul; and it takes much to kill or to exhaust it. It lasts most men through life, though the troublous experiences we pass through weaken... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:13

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed. "The word" is either the commandment of God ( Deuteronomy 30:14 ), or warning and instruction. He who despises and neglects this word "brings on himself destruction." Many good authorities take the latter verb in another sense, "is pledged by it;" as Revised Version in margin, "maketh himself a debtor thereto," i.e. is still bound to fulfil his obligations to it; he cannot escape duty by ignoring or despising it, but is pledged to do it, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:13-17

The value of the Divine Word I. REVERENCE AND IRREVERENCE FOR THE DIVINE WORD . The "Word" is any revelation man receives of God, whether through nature, oracles of the prophets, or in his immediate consciousness. The last, in the deepest sense, is the condition of all other revelations. Irreverence is shown either when men are deaf and indifferent to the Divine voice, or when they suffer it to be out-clamoured by other voices—of passion, policy, etc. The result is that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:14

The law (instruction) of the wise is a fountain of life ( Proverbs 10:11 ), which has and imparts life (Ec Proverbs 21:13 ; Psalms 36:9 ). The rules and teaching of wise men are a source of life to those who follow them, so that they depart from the snares of death ( Proverbs 14:27 ). Obedience to good teaching saves from many dangers, material and spiritual, especially from the snare of the devil ( 2 Timothy 2:26 ). With "snares of death" we may compare Psalms 18:5 and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding giveth favour ( Proverbs 3:4 ); makes one acceptable to God and man. We are told of Christ that "he increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favour with God and man" ( Luke 2:52 ). As a good and wise man uses his gifts and graces properly, he wins higher favour from God, and kindles the love and respect of his fellow men. Alter this clause the Septuagint introduces that which occurs also in Proverbs 9:10 , "It belongs to a good understanding ( διανοίας ) to know... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man dealeth (worketh, acteth) with knowledge; i.e. with thought and deliberation, having previously well considered the bearings and issues of his plans. But a fool layeth open his folly; Revised Version, spreadeth out folly, as if exposing the wares of his shop ( Proverbs 12:23 ; Proverbs 15:2 ). One works; the other talks. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:1-3

Proverbs 13:1-3. A wise son, &c. Houbigant translates this verse, “A wise son regardeth the instruction of his father; but a son who is a scorner heareth not rebuke.” A man shall eat good Shall receive much comfort, credit, and benefit to himself; by the fruit of his mouth By his wise and profitable discourses; but the soul That is, the person, as the word soul often signifies; of the transgressors Of those that transgress with their lips, which seems to be the meaning here; ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:4

Proverbs 13:4. The sluggard desireth and hath nothing Because he contents himself with lazy desires, without diligent endeavours; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat He shall be enriched with the fruit of his own labours. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:5

Proverbs 13:5. A righteous man hateth lying Both in himself and in other men, whereby he gets that good name, which is like a precious ointment; but a wicked man Who accustoms himself to lying; cometh to shame Makes himself contemptible and hateful to all that know him; there being scarcely any reproach which men endure more impatiently, or revenge more severely, than that of being called or accounted liars. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:7

Proverbs 13:7. There is that maketh himself rich, &c. Some men, who have little or nothing, pretend to have great riches, and carry themselves accordingly; either out of pride and vanity, or with a design to gain reputation with others, whom they intend to defraud. There is that maketh himself poor, &c. Some rich men seem and profess themselves to be very poor, that they may preserve and increase their estates, by concealing them from those who would either desire a share in them... read more

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