Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. THE THOUGHTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS (ARE) RIGHT (HEBREW, JUDGMENT; I:E., CONSONANT TO JUSTICE): (BUT) THE COUNSELS OF THE WICKED (ARE) DECEIT. "The counsels," or 'the astute plans' (Hebrew, tachªbulowt (H8458))....

EXPOSITION PROVERBS 12:1 INSTRUCTION; correction, discipline, which shows a man his faults, gives him a lowly opinion of himself, and opens his mind to receive _knowledge, _especially the knowledge of himself and of all moral obligations. IS BRUTISH; is as insensible to higher aspirations, to regret for the past or hope of amendment, as a brute beast (comp. Proverbs 30:2). On this point St. Augustine is quoted: "Quicumque corripi non vis, ex eo sane corripiendus es quia corripi non vis. Non vis enim tua tibi vitia demonstrari; non vis ut feriantur, fiatque tibi utilis dolor, quo medicum quaeras; non vis tibi tu ipse ostendi, ut cum deformem te vides, reformaturum desideres, eique supplices ne in illa remaneas foeditate

THE THOUGHTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS [ARE] RIGHT,.... Or "judgment" o. The thoughts of men's hearts are naturally evil, nor can any think a good thought of themselves; but the thoughts of the righteous are directed and influenced by the grace of God, and are formed according to that Word which is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart; their thoughts concerning God and religion, concerning Christ and his Gospel, his ways and worship, his truths and ordinances, they are judiciously framed according to the rule of God's word, the revelation he has made, and so are right; and such are their resolutions and designs to serve the Lord their God, and him only, and to cleave to him with full purpose of heart [BUT] THE COUNSELS OF THE WICKED [ARE] DECEIT; the designs, schemes, and contrivances of wicked men, are to trick, and overreach, and defraud their neighbours in civil affairs; and o...

CHAPTER 12 THE CONTRAST IN RELATION TO VARIOUS CONDITIONS In these proverbs we have the righteous mentioned, his thoughts, his words, his domestic relationship, his attitude toward animal creation Proverbs 12:10); his diligence; all is contrasted with the wicked in these beautiful antithetic expressions of wisdom. The thoughts of the righteous are right Proverbs 12:5), because his heart is right; his words bring deliverance Proverbs 12:6); in speaking truth he showeth forth righteousness Proverbs 12:17); his tongue is health Proverbs 12:1

PROVERBS 12. Here we have a number of proverbs handling the favourite subject of retribution (Proverbs 12:2 f., Proverbs 12:7; Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 12:21; Proverbs 12:28). Several deal with speech (Proverbs 12:6; Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 12:16;...

THOUGHTS. plans. RIGHT. just (as to their character). Illustrations: David (1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 26:8); Daniel (Daniel 1:8; Daniel 6:4); Nuthanael (John 1:47). COUNSELS. steerings, or directions. Illustrations: Korah (Numbers 16); Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:28. Compare Proverbs 12:26); the prophe

CHAPTER 12 TEXT Proverbs 12:1-9 1. Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish. 2. A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 3. A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4. A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 5. The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit. 6. The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 7. The wicked are overcome, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand. 8. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom;...

12:5 right; (b-7) Lit. '[just] judgment.'...

4. A CROWN, etc.] Possibly there may be a reference to the crown worn on their wedding-day by bride and bridegroom (Song of Solomon 3:11; Song of Solomon 8:9). In Damascus the bridal crown consists of a silver hoop covered with a network of strings of corals. On this net are fastened strings of gold coins....

LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM PROVERBS _KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 12 V1 A person who loves knowledge will accept correction. Only a stupid person hates correction. V2 God is kind to a good man. God punishes a man who plots to do evil things. V3 An evil man never has security. A good man’s life makes him strong....