The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.Resteth not — Does not enjoy the fruit of his labours.Precious — Yields him comfort and blessing with it. read more
8. According to his wisdom Shrewdness or prudence. In proportion to it shall he be applauded. Perverse Crooked of heart. Shall be despised Literally, it shall be for contempt. read more
9. He that is despised Lowly, little noticed, or lightly esteemed. 1 Samuel 18:23. It is a different word from that rendered “despised” in Proverbs 12:8. Perhaps it ( נקלה , nikleh) should be translated ignoble; that is, of birth or family one of the common people. And hath a servant A sign of wealth and substance. Is better Better off than he that honoureth himself; affects honour, wealth, nobility, aristocracy, and lacketh bread. The general sentiment is, Better is a man in medium... read more
10. A righteous (or just) man regardeth. יודע , ( yodhea’h,) knoweth. The verb is used in the sense of taking care of. Compare Genesis 39:6; Psalms 1:6; Proverbs 27:23. The life of his beast נפשׁ בהמתו ( nephesh behemto) is, perhaps, used as a periphrasis for beast; that is, for its comfort and well-being. But the tender mercies רחמי , ( rahhame,) bowels, which the ancients regarded as the seat of the tender affections or sympathies. Are cruel Cruelty itself; as much as to... read more
11. Satisfied with bread Shall have plenty. Vain persons ריקים , ( rekim,) the raca of Matthew 5:22. Idle, profligate, empty-pated men; those who frequent saloons, taverns, ale houses, and other dissolute places, when they should be ploughing, or otherwise earning an honest living. The Septuagint here adds a proverb not in the Hebrew which is worthy of preservation: “He that enjoys himself (or spends his time) in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strongholds.” The... read more
12. Desireth the net Spoil or prey, the product of the “net.” Of evil men Or, of the evil. He is fond of the wiles and arts which are characteristic of the bad man; he resorts to trickery and deception to make himself secure and firm. But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit The righteous only shall be prosperous and successful. So the clause is generally understood. But the “net” or snare of the evil may mean, as in Proverbs 1:17, the snare in which they are taken and destroyed.... read more
13. Wicked… snared Well rendered by Conant: “In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare.” A man is often ensnared by his malicious or envious talk, or by his prevarications and falsehoods. Compare Ecclesiastes 10:12. Trouble Strait or distress. read more
14. Satisfied… fruit of his mouth His discourse; his wholesome counsels and wise instructions. A man shall reap the fruit of these in good to himself. Shall be rendered unto him Or, He (Jehovah) shall render unto him. Compare Isaiah 3:10; Matthew 10:41-42: 2 Thessalonians 1:6. read more
15. Way of a fool A fool is so self-conceited that he takes no advice. A wise man relies not on his own judgment alone in matters of importance. Compare Proverbs 3:5-7; Job 32:1; Isaiah 5:21; Luke 18:11. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:26
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.Neighbour — Than any other men.Seduceth — Heb. maketh them to err, to lose that excellency or happiness which they had promised themselves. read more