John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:1-33
1-9. God’s control of human life.1. Read, ’the preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.’ Man prepares his plans, but the decisive, final word is suggested by God. ’There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, roughhew them as we will.’2. Cp. 1 Corinthians 4:4.4. Read, ’The Lord hath made everything for its own end.’ God is the absolute Sovereign (Amos 3:6). The wicked are created for punishment (Exodus 9:16; Ezekiel 38:16; Ezekiel 39:21; Romans 9:17).... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 16:22
"Understanding" (good sense) is a source of life for a wise person, but "folly" is a source of discipline for a fool. Thus a person’s wisdom or lack of it determines his or her prospects in life. Proverbs has little that is positive to say about a fool."It is highly unlikely that Solomon would accept the idea that all men are created equal and thus deserve education at government expense." [Note: Alden, p. 129.] read more