Proverbs 12:9-11

PROVERBS—NOTE ON Proverbs 12:9 These sayings about ordinary workers illustrate either the “good sense” or the “twisted mind” of v. Proverbs 12:8. Lack bread is paralleled by lacks sense. The righteous person cares even for his animals (v. Proverbs 12:10) and provides for his household by a sensible perspective on life (v. Proverbs 12:9) and sensible labors (v. Proverbs 12:11). By contrast, he who follows worthless pursuits (such as get-rich-quick schemes or gambling) lacks sense and will probably end up in poverty (compare Proverbs 28:19).