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Proverbs 11
Proverbs 11
1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
1A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Commentary · verse 1
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Commentary · verse 2
Pride brought shame while humility brought wisdom.
Doctrines on this passage
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Commentary · verses 3-4
On Judgment Day, it will not matter what you HAVE. What is important is HOW you live.
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 the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
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.
Commentary · verses 5-6
The wicked fell by their own wicked actions.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Commentary · verses 7-9
The word "godless" in this verse was also translated as "hypocrite." An effect of those who lived godlessly and in hypocrisy was that they destroyed (sinned against) their neighbor.
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.
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.
Commentary · verses 10-11
The actions and words of the righteous and the wicked impacted all those around them.
12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Commentary · verse 12
If you make profitable decisions, you will not despise your neighbor. Therefore, those who despised their neighbor did not have wisdom. Also, a man of understanding knew when to speak.
13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Commentary · verses 13-14
Where there was no wise guidance, people fell. Leaders supplied their followers with a right WHY and a right HOW in accomplishing their purpose.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Commentary · verses 15-18
The wicked earned wages in the wrong way and for the wrong reason (deceit) while those who sowed righteousness could be sure they would receive Reward.
19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Commentary · verses 19-20
Those who lived perfectly (maximum profitability) did so by living wisely. These people were a delight to Jehovah.
21Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Commentary · verses 21-22
A beautiful woman without discretion was compared to a pig with a gold ring in its nose. This woman without discretion would be focused on gaining attention solely for her physical appearance.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Commentary · verses 23-26
If you had, you ought not hold it for yourself. Notice, it said to sell what you had. This was Just. This was value for value.
27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Commentary · verses 27-28
Putting your trust/faith in riches (what you HAVE) would cause you to fall while the righteous would flourish. This was because the righteous put their trust/faith in God and therefore, lived by wisdom.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Commentary · verses 29-30
The fruit, or effects, of righteousness was the tree of life. This fruit was the effect of wisdom.
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Commentary · verse 31
All people would be recompensed for their actions, the righteous and the wicked.
"A false balance" represented injustice. God was Just and He delighted in Justice.