Proverbs 11:26 NIV

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

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 11:25-31

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:26

Corn. In times of scarcity. See Amos viii. 7. 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 11:26

v. 26. He that withholdeth corn, as is done to this day in the so-called dealing in "futures" and in "corners in wheat," the people shall curse him, for such speculative manipulations raise the price of the necessities of life; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it, not holding it for purposes of speculation, but disposing of it as there is need. 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

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

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:24-26

Generosity Of Spirit Will Bring Blessing And Plenty, But Niggardliness Will Bring Want And Cursing (Proverbs 11:24-26 ). We now have three proverbs in a minimal chiastic form which deal with the question of generosity and niggardliness. Those of a generous spirit will prosper and be blessed. Those who are niggardly will themselves suffer want and be cursed. This can be presented chiastically: A There is that scatters, and increases yet more (Proverbs 11:24 a), B And there is that... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

Proverbs 11. The orthodox view of strictly retributive justice found in Proverbs 10:24 f., Proverbs 11:27-Amos : is represented by a further group ( Proverbs 11:2-Ruth :, Proverbs 11:18-Ecclesiastes :, 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 community ( Proverbs 11:14); the popularity of the prosperity of the righteous ( Proverbs 11:10), possibly referring to... read more