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Proverbs 11 |
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.
However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Let each one weigh his words without fraud and deceit: “A deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord.” I do not mean that balance which weighs out another’s pay (in trivial matters the flesh is deceitful). Before God that balance of words is detestable which simulates the weight of sober gravity while practicing at the same time cunning fraud. God condemns especially the man who deceives his neighbor with treacherous injustice. He will have no gain from his clever skill. For what does it profit a man if he gains the wealth of the whole world but defrauds his own soul of the payment of eternal life? Letter
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 11:2 [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
An honest man’s principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain.
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Proverbs 11:4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Riches will stand men in no stead in the day of death.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
I know why it is written: “Wealth will not profit in the day of wrath.” This was said about the one who does not employ his wealth for mercy. Is not the power of wealth to be brought forth and used at a time of need? At the hour in which you return your spirit to the hands of God, you will understand that the full utility of your riches is to use them for the sake of mercy. For they were given to you by Jesus Christ, God and the Son of God. .
Author: Shenoute the Archimandrite Posted on: 2022-11-13
[Solomon] leads toward understanding especially when he says, “Possessions are of no advantage in the day of wrath.” For he infused your heart with the knowledge that an abundance of money will be of no help to you in that day, nor will it remove eternal punishment. And when he says, “The innocent will inherit the earth,” he clearly means the earth of which the meek are also heirs, for first the psalmist said, “But the meek will inherit the earth,” and then the Lord, when preaching about beatitude, said, “Blessed are the meek, for they will possess the earth.”
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Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.
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5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
To be repeatedly requesting forgiveness for offenses repeatedly committed is not repentance, only its appearance. “The righteousness of the blameless keeps their way straight,” proclaims Scripture, and again, “The righteousness of the innocent will set straight their way.” ..
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.
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5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.
When a godly man dies, all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes vanish.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“When a righteous man dies, hope does not perish.” He hopes that his children will do well; he hopes to be provided with great things. This passage also transports us to thoughts of the resurrection or of our posterity. Or, since one who is righteous has delighted in all these things already, he will also enjoy their future consummation; or, finally, that he would have enjoyment of glory after death. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
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Proverbs 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their stead.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:9 An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of God’s word.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.
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10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.
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10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success.
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Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honor of God and the real good of society require it.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.
A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.
A cruel, forward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:19 As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.
True holiness is true happiness. The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own destruction.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:20 They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight.
Nothing is more hateful to God, than hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God delights in such as aim and act with uprightness.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:21 [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:22 [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion.
Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
What is a holy appellation without merit but an ornament set in the mud? The holy Scriptures have testified to this in writing: “A golden ring in a swine’s snout, a woman fair and foolish.” And in us the appellation Christian is like a golden ornament. If we use it unworthily, we seem to be swine with an ornament.
As for those who seem to have some semblance of knowledge and those who do not abandon the sins of the flesh even when they apply themselves diligently to the reading and memorizing of Scripture, Proverbs has the following wellput statement: “The beauty of a woman of evil ways is like a golden ring in the snout of a pig.” What use is it for a man to possess the jewel of heaven’s words and to give himself over to that most precious loveliness of Scripture if he himself is stuck fast in muddied works and thoughts? Conference
Let eagerness for virginity be put down as the foundation for the life of virtue, but let there be built upon this foundation all the products of virtue. If this is believed to be precious and befitting to God, as it is, but one’s whole life does not conform to it and is stained by the rest of the soul’s disorder, then this is “the golden ring in the swine’s snout” or the pearl trampled under the feet of the swine.
Reason also forbids us to do violence to nature by piercing the lobes of the ear. Why not pierce the nostrils also? The Scriptures would then be accomplished indeed: “As a ring in the nose of the swine, so is beauty in a foolish woman.” To conclude, if anyone thinks he is decorated when he wears gold, then he is less than his gold, and he who is less than gold is not its master. .
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked [is] wrath.
The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
A man may grow poor by not paying just debts, not relieving the poor, not allowing needful expenses. Let men be ever so saving of what they have, if God appoints, it comes to nothing.
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Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren.
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Proverbs 11:26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it].
We must not hoard up the gifts of God’s bounty, merely for our own advantage.
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It is written, “Men speak evil of him who withholds wheat.” One who withholds is without mercy. He does not gather for the sake of mercy. For, unless he gathers, with what can he bestow mercy? Is it not also true that men bless the person who expends and gives, as it is written here and there in the pages of sacred Scripture? On Language.
Author: Shenoute the Archimandrite Posted on: 2022-11-13
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Proverbs 11:27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Seeking mischief is here set against seeking good; for those that are not doing good are doing hurt, even to themselves.
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Proverbs 11:28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
The true believer is a branch of the living Vine. When those that take root in the world wither, those who are grafted into Christ shall be fruitful.
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Proverbs 11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] servant to the wise of heart.
He that brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind, or to satisfy himself with it.
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Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise.
How to interact with people.
There are many ways to enable you to interact well with people and win their hearts. In this way, you can lead them to a spiritual life through love.
Live out the ideals that people strive for.
Do not covet what others have, then they will love you. Do not give others the feeling that you are their competitor, wanting to take away what they possess or aspire to.
Bear with others in their weaknesses and mistakes and win them over with your patience, forgiveness, and openness. Without a doubt, he will regret what he has done to you as soon as he is alone.
Praise others and let them feel your appreciation. Give them the feeling that you know and admire their good deeds.
Respect others and be polite to everyone - not just to the older ones and those to whom you are obligated, but also to the younger ones, to those who are lesser and lower than you.
Work on building people up, not tearing them down.
Do not repeatedly reproach your fellow human beings, and if you must do so, strive not to hurt or distrust anyone. Do not pin them down to a word or action and avoid giving the impression that you are opposing them as a critic or adversary.
Look for excuses for others and do your utmost to defend them sincerely - not through hypocrisy.
Always be ready to give and sacrifice, and if you can't help someone, then offer them a kind word, a smile, or a sincere compliment. Always be aware of your obligation to everyone, without exception.
Treat your fellow human beings with humility and modesty, with tact and gentleness. Gentleness is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, as the Apostle says in [Gal 5:22]: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness..."
Understand others and help them - calmly and sincerely - to understand you. If you do this, you will be able to live with them in mutual understanding, love, and peace.
Share in the joys and sorrows of your fellow human beings. "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn" [Rom 12:15]. Do not miss any opportunity to comfort the hearts of your fellow human beings.
The fruit of righteousness and the tree of life is Christ. He alone, as man, fulfilled all righteousness. And with his own underived life he has brought forth the fruits of knowledge and virtue like a tree, whereof they that eat shall receive eternal life and shall enjoy the tree of life in paradise, with Adam and all the righteous. But the souls of the unrighteous meet an untimely expulsion from the presence of God, by whom they shall be left to remain in the flame of torment. .
The fruit of righteousness and the tree of life is Christ. He alone, as man, fulfilled all righteousness. And with His own underived life1238 He has brought forth the fruits of knowledge and virtue like a tree, whereof they that eat shall receive eternal life, and shall enjoy the tree of life in paradise, with Adam and all the righteous. But the souls of the unrighteous meet an untimely expulsion from the presence of God, by whom they shall be left to remain in the flame of torment.
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Proverbs 11:31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Even the righteous, when they offend on earth, shall meet with sharp corrections; much more will the wicked meet the due reward of their sins. Let us then seek those blessings which our Surety purchased by his sufferings and death; let us seek to copy his example, and to keep his commandments.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“If the righteous are saved with difficulty, where will the impious and sinners appear?” Consider that life is long, a lasting residence with many dangers. And he [Solomon] does not say these words about those who lived righteously. But if by any chance he said something about them, he would speak in the best of terms. Indeed if God has bestowed something upon us, what we have done with it will be examined, and who will be justified except the one who is purer than the sun? By “righteous” he [Solomon] means the one who organizes his life in righteousness. The one who hates God is “impious.” The “sinner” is the one who acts wickedly. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
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