He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.Despised — That lives in a mean condition.Honoureth — That glories in his high birth or gay attire. read more
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.Regardeth — He will not destroy it either by labour beyond its strength, or by denying it necessary food or rest.Cruel — There is cruelty mixed even with their most merciful actions. read more
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.Tilleth — That employs his time in an honest calling.Vain persons — In an idle course of living. read more
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.Desireth — He approves those arts, which wicked men use like nets to ensnare other men.The root — That piety, which is the root of his actions, yields him sufficient fruit both for his own need, and to do good to others. read more
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.Mouth — By his pious and profitable discourses.Hands — Of his actions. read more
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.Hearkeneth — That distrusts his own judgments, and seeks counsel from others. read more
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.Covereth — The shame, or injury done to him, which he conceals and bears with patience. read more
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.Deceit — He who uses himself to lying in his common talk, will use falsehood and deceit in judgment. read more
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.Health — Tends to the comfort and benefit of others. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 12:7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.Are not — Both they and their families suddenly perish. read more