Proverbs 11:1-8
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:1 These proverbs focus on matters of financial and personal security. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:1 These proverbs focus on matters of financial and personal security. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:5 These two verses parallel each other (THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE BLAMELESS/upright). They emphasize a common theme of the section: the faithfulness of righteous people guides (vv. Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 11:5) and DELIVERS (vv. Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 11:6,... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:7 The EXPECTATION and HOPE provided by wealth will be useless WHEN THE WICKED DIES. Proverbs 1:1 contrasts this sad outcome with the hope of the RIGHTEOUS (see Proverbs 10:28). It assures those who fear the Lord that their pursuit of wisdom will not be in vain (see Prove... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:9 BY KNOWLEDGE THE RIGHTEOUS ARE DELIVERED. In Proverbs 1:1, “knowledge” usually means knowledge of God and of his will. Even when slandered, the righteous person knows how to conduct himself rightly. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:12 A MAN OF UNDERSTANDING REMAINS SILENT rather than spreading harmful information that he knows about HIS NEIGHBOR. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:15 To put up SECURITY is equivalent to cosigning for a loan (see note on 6:1–5). To do so on behalf of a STRANGER is not wise. STRIKING HANDS most likely refers to some kind of gesture used to seal such a deal, similar to a handshake. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElem... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:16 These three pairs of proverbs (vv. Proverbs 11:16, Proverbs 11:18, Proverbs 11:20) relate to a common theme. The GRACIOUS WOMAN (v. Proverbs 11:16) and the MAN WHO IS KIND (v. Proverbs 11:17) contrast with... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:23 The ultimate destinies of the WICKED and the RIGHTEOUS (e.g., vv. Proverbs 11:23 and Proverbs 11:31) are reflected in their actions (v. Proverbs 11:27) and are suggested in the response of those affected by such actions (v. Proverbs 11:26). The particular actions in f... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:24 Because there is a God who blesses generosity and withholds blessing from the greedy, this paradoxical proverb makes perfect sense. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 11:30 The life of the RIGHTEOUS produces FRUIT that is so attractive that it CAPTURES the SOULS of people who are on the wrong path (compare Daniel 12:3; James 5:20). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ v [ Continue Reading ]