As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death. 19. As ] The Heb. word means so, but has also the sense of firm, stedfast, and is so used of character, Gen 42:11; Gen 42:19; Gen 42:31; Gen 42:33-34. Render: He that is stedfast in righteousness is so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:19”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward. 18. deceitful wages ] Lit. wages of falsehood, i.e. transitory and disappointing, in contrast to a sure reward of the second clause, lit. a reward of truth, i.e. real and lasting. shall be] he that soweth hath R.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:18”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh. Pro 11:17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul The merciful man Our God is a God of mercy. Since He is full of mercy Himself, He is well pleased when He sees us exercise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong [men] retain riches. 16. retaineth ] i.e. acquires and keeps. Comp. Pro 29:23. In Gen 48:17 we read: Joseph held up (same Heb. word), i.e. took and kept hold of, and so raised, his father’s hand. and ]=as. We have a similar virtual comparison by juxtaposition of clauses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 15. smart for it] Both A.V. and R.V. add in the marg. “Heb. shall be sore broken.” suretiship ] Three entirely different Heb. words in this verse are rendered “surety,” “suretiship,” “sure.” The first denotes exchanging with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:14
Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors [there is] safety. 14. counsel ] See Pro 1:5 note. The same Heb. word is there rendered wise counsels, A.V. and sound counsels, R.V. Here R.V. renders wise guidance, with reference perhaps to the root-meaning of the word, steering a ship, , … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 13. A talebearer ] Rather, He that goeth about as a talebearer. This, as indicated in A.V. marg. ( He that walketh being a talebearer), is the literal and more forcible rendering. It also brings out the warning more clearly, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 12. despiseth ] i.e. shews his contempt openly, makes no effort to conceal it ( , LXX.), and so contrasts with the man of “wisdom” (heart, Heb.), who, whatever he thinks, keeps his thoughts to himself. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 11. the blessing of the upright ] This may mean either the blessing enjoyed by them, their prosperity (as in Pro 11:10); or the blessing bestowed by them, by their prayers and presence (Gen 18:26; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting. Pro 11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth. The public conscience in relation to moral character Down deep beneath the errors, follies, vanities of the community, there is a conscience. That conscience points … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:10”