Proverbs 11:17

A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. Under this prohibition of "a false balance" is forbidden all fraud, by whatsoever suns of deception it may be committed, (; ). It is "abomination to the Lord," because it is perpetrated under the semblance of justice. "A just weight" - literally, a perfect stone; because stones were anciently used as weights (; ; )....

10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early. She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business. She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not. 3. She makes what she does turn to good account by prudent management. Many undo themselves by buying, without considering whether they can afford it. She provides well for her house. She lays up for hereafter. 4. S...

Verse Proverbs 11:17. _THE MERCIFUL MAN DOETH GOOD TO HIS OWN SOUL_] Every gracious disposition is increased while a man is exercised in showing mercy. No man can show an act of disinterested mercy without benefiting his own soul, by improving his moral feeling. _BUT_ HE THAT IS _CRUEL TROUBLETH HIS OWN FLESH._] We seldom see a peevish, fretful, vindictive man either in good health, or good plight of body. I have often heard it observed of such, "He frets his flesh off his bones....

EXPOSITION PROVERBS 11:1 A FALSE BALANCE; literally, _balances of deceit _(Proverbs 20:23). The repetition of the injunctions of Deuteronomy 25:13, Deuteronomy 25:14 and Leviticus 19:35, Leviticus 19:36 points to fraud consequent on increased commercial dealings, and the necessity of moral and religious considerations to control practices which the civil authority could not a

THE MERCIFUL MAN DOETH GOOD TO HIS OWN SOUL,.... Or "to himself": a man of mercy or grace, a liberal bountiful man, he comfortably enjoys what God has given him, Ecclesiastes 5:18; and he does good to others with it, and thereby does good to himself also; as well as he is solicitous in a spiritual sense for the good and welfare of his immortal soul; BUT [HE THAT IS] CRUEL TROUBLETH HIS OWN FLESH; a sordid avaricious man withholds from himself that which is meet, will not allow himself the necessaries of life, nor will he provide that which is fit and convenient for his family; he hides himself from his own flesh, and will not communicate to the wants of his nearest friends and relations, and shuts up his bowels of compassion against his own brother; all which may be called a troubling his own flesh; see...

CHAPTER 11 THE CONTRAST CONTINUED The continued contrast in this chapter between the righteous and the wicked contains many precious gems, sweet to faith and wholesome for instruction. In the second verse there is a warning as to pride. Pride and shame are vitally linked together, as is lowliness and wisdom. Lowliness therefore is true wisdom. A Rabbinical comment on this passage says, “Lowly souls are filled with wisdom as the lowly places are filled with water.” Again riches are mentioned. They profit nothing in the day of wrath. (See Zephaniah 1:1 .) But righteousness delivered from death (Proverbs 11:4). What wisdom there is in Proverbs 11:8, “The righteous is delivered out of trouble, but the wicked cometh

PROVERBS 11. The orthodox view of strictly retributive justice found in Proverbs 10:24 f., Proverbs 11:27 is represented by a further group (Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 11:18, and Proverbs 11:31). Proverbs concerning speech are also frequent (Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 11:12 f.). There are, moreover, several new points_ e.g._ the value of wisdom to the commu

MERCIFUL MAN. man of lovingkindness, or grace. HIS OWN SOUL. his own self. Hebrew. _nephesh._ App-13. Illustrations: the Kenites (1 Samuel 15:6; Ecclesiastes 11:1); David (1 Samuel 30:11); Jonathan (2 Samuel 9:7; 2 Samuel 21:7); Job (Job 42:10. Compare Proverbs 13:2); the Centurion (Lu

HIS OWN FLESH— _His own relations,_ it may mean, as well as _his own body;_ for the Hebrews frequently call their brethren or relations their flesh. See Genesis 29:14., 2 Samuel 19:13....

TEXT Proverbs 11:12-21 12. He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13. He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. 14. Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 15. He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure. 16. A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches. 17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward. 19. He that is stedfast in righteousness shall at