Proverbs 11:24,Proverbs 11:25

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

Some regard the division now entered upon as the original nucleus of the whole collection of proverbs (see the first sentence of verse one). The division extends really to the close of chapter 22, and contains “maxims, precepts and admonitions with respect to the most diverse relations of life.” In so much of it as is covered by the present lesson we have a contrast “between the godly and the ungodly, and their respective lots in life.” We have this contrast set before us, first in general... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 11:24

Scattering and Withholding Pro 11:24 Two of the principal words in this text are of course "scattereth" and "withholdeth." We ought to be on our guard against mistaken definitions and incomplete meanings of such words. We ought also to be on our guard against shortsightedness and ill-managed perspective in the consideration of doctrines and the planning of life. Half a meaning may amount to a falsehood. A wrong angle of vision may deceive as to distance, magnitude, and proportion. For example... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 11:16-24

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. Though hand join in hand, the wicked... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

Others. Moderation is always requisite. Hebrew, "there is one withholding from rectitude, yet for a defect," (Mont.[Montanus?]) being too saving, he is a loser. (Haydock) --- Avarice does not always increase riches. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10-31

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... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 11:24

v. 24. There is that scattereth, practicing cheerful liberality with the goods given him in life, and yet increaseth, since the blessing of the Lord more than compensates for the money spent in benevolences; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, not even giving his share for the alleviation of bodily and spiritual suffering, but it tendeth to poverty, in spite of his careful hoarding his possessions decrease, so that he saves only to poverty. read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 11:1-31

b) Comparison between the good results of piety and the disadvantages and penalties of ungodlinessProverbs 11-15α) With reference to just and unjust, benevolent and malevolent conduct towards one’s neighborProverbs 11:01 A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah,but a true weight is his delight.2 Pride cometh, then cometh shame,with the humble is wisdom.3 The integrity of the upright guideth hem,the perverseness of the ungodly shall destroy them.4 Riches profit not in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

Verse Proverbs 11:7. The antithesis of this proverb is between the condition described and that of one not described, that is to say, the expectation or hope of the wicked lies wholly on this side of the grave, and perishes at death. Verse Proverbs 11:12. The word "despiseth" here must be understood as marking some outward manifestation of contempt. The contrast will then be plain. Verse Proverbs 11:16. The method of this proverb is of comparison rather than of contrast, the idea being that... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:24

GAINING BY LOSING‘There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth.’ Proverbs 11:24 I. This scattering is a conception borrowed from the husbandman.—From out his barns he takes the precious seed and scatters it broadcast. The child of the city might wonder at his prodigality, little weening that each of the scattered seeds may live in a hundred more and perpetuate itself for successive autumns. II. We are bidden to measure our life by its losses rather than by its gains; by the blood poured out... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

A Collection Of Solomon’s Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 29:27 ). Solomon’s presentation of The Book of Proverbs has followed the pattern of much Wisdom literature. This commenced with the initial heading detailing the details of the author and his purpose in writing (Proverbs 1:1-7), continued with a Prologue which laid the foundation for what was to follow (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18), and was then followed by the body of the work introduced by one or more subheadings. In Solomon’s... read more