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Proverbs 12 |
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Proverbs 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish.
Those who have grace, will delight in the instructions given them. Those that stifle their convictions, are like brutes.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 12:2 A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
The man who covers selfish and vicious designs under a profession of religion or friendship, will be condemned.
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Proverbs 12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Though men may advance themselves by sinful arts, they cannot settle and secure themselves. But those who by faith are rooted in Christ, are firmly fixed.
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Proverbs 12:4 A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones.
A wife who is pious, prudent, and looks well to the ways of her household, who makes conscience of her duty, and can bear crosses; such a one is an honor and comfort to her husband. She that is the reverse of this, preys upon him, and consumes him.
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Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.
Thoughts are not free; they are under the Divine knowledge, therefore under the Divine command. It is a man’s shame to act with deceit, with trick and design.
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When you are going to take a wife, do not only look for a companion in life but also for a companion in virtue. It is inevitable that the husband of a depraved wife perishes in the same way. Therefore look for virtue and not for money. And a wellbehaved wife will become a crown of glory because she is strong; [whereas] an evil wife, as if a worm dwells inside her heart, will cause destruction gradually and silently. And what is even more dreadful is that this does not appear externally, but this sort of wife injects the poison inside and consumes an unhappy soul. In the opposite way, virtue adorns the one who follows it, whereas iniquity makes the iniquitous even more detestable. “The reflections of the righteous are judgments.” They are, in fact, discreet and simple: either because the righteous always reflect on the judgments and commands of God or because they always turn judgments over inside their mind. Our mind sits like a judge, judging the different virtues and arguing with the opposing vices, approving one, condemning the other. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
The crown of the woman must be considered the husband, and the crown of the husband is his marriage. For both, the flower of their union is the child who is indeed the flower that the divine cultivator culls from the meadow of the flesh. “The crown of old men is their children’s children and the glory of children is their father,” it is said. Our glory is the Father of all, and the crown of the whole church is Christ. .
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Wicked people speak mischief to their neighbors. A man may sometimes do a good work with one good word.
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Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
God’s blessing is often continued to the families of godly men, while the wicked are overthrown.
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Proverbs 12:8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
The apostles showed wisdom by glorying in shame for the name of Christ.
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Proverbs 12:9 [He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
He that lives in a humble state, who has no one to wait upon him, but gets bread by his own labor, is happier than he that glories in high birth or gay attire, and wants necessaries.
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Proverbs 12:10 A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
A godly man would not put even an animal to needless pain. But the wicked often speak of others as well used, when they would not endure like treatment for a single day.
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“The righteous has pity upon the soul of his animals.” It is an exercise of human charity when someone, by means of his animals, becomes accustomed to show mercy upon his fellow human beings. Indeed he who has pity upon animals tends to have much more pity upon his brothers.… Do the righteous have pity upon the souls of their animals? Absolutely. Certainly it is necessary to convey benevolence toward them, so that there may be a greater exercise [of benevolence] toward fellow human beings. Indeed with good reason God ordered that we carry hurt animals and take back those that stray, and not to bind the mouth of an ox. He absolutely wants us to preserve the health of animals: in the first place for our sake, second, in order that they may provide us with their menial service. At the same time it is an exercise of benevolence and care. Indeed the one who has pity upon strangers has much more pity upon those who are familiar to him. And the one who has pity upon his servants has much more pity for his brothers. But you may say: an animal provides you with a profitable service, but with what does a brother provide you? He is helpful to you, I say, much more from the viewpoint of God. You can see that when we offer care such as we do for our animals we do not consider this demeaning. For, in doing so we are not only serving them but also ourselves. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
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Proverbs 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
It is men’s wisdom to mind their business, and follow an honest calling. But it is folly to neglect business; and the grace of God teaches men to disdain nothing but sin.
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Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
When the ungodly see others prosper by sin, they wish they could act in the same way. But the root of Divine grace, in the heart of the righteous, produces other desires and purposes.
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Proverbs 12:13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Many a man has paid dear in this world for the transgression of his lips.
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Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
When men use their tongues aright, to teach and comfort others, they enjoy acceptance through Christ Jesus; and the testimony of their conscience, that they in some measure answer the end of their being.
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Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.
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Proverbs 12:16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them.
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Proverbs 12:17 [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.
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Proverbs 12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole.
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Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground.
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Proverbs 12:20 Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.
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Proverbs 12:21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it.
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Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions.
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Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds.
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Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and beggarly.
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Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Care, fear, and sorrow, upon the spirits, deprive men of vigor in what is to be done, or courage in what is to be born. A good word from God, applied by faith, makes the heart glad.
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Proverbs 12:26 The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
The righteous is abundant; though not in this world’s goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. Evil men vainly flatter themselves that their ways are not wrong.
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Proverbs 12:27 The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The substance of a diligent man, though not great, does good to him and his family. He sees that God gives it to him in answer to prayer.
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Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.
The way of religion is a straight, plain way; it is the way of righteousness. There is not only life at the end, but life in the way; all true comfort.
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“The souls of those that bear a settled hatred are to death,” says Solomon. But our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ says in the gospels: “If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift to God.” .
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