Proverbs 9:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. ”

Proverbs 9:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The great law of personal retribution (compare Matthew 7:2 ). The Septuagint makes a curious addition to this verse, “My son, if thou wilt be wise for thyself, thou shalt be wise also for thy neig...
Proverbs 9:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for (k) thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it]. (k) You will have the chief profit and convenience of it.
Proverbs 9:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9. The Invitations of Wisdom and Folly Contrasted. This section closes with a couple of graphic pictures of Wisdom and Folly personified, each bidding for the attention of the passers-by w...
Proverbs 9:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it . If thou be wise - It is thy own interest to be religious. Though thy example may be very useful to...
Proverbs 9:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but (if) thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear...
Proverbs 9:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Rivals Folly and Wisdom invite guests to their respective houses. The consequences of accepting either of the two invitations are described. We are reminded of the Greek parable, 'The choice o...
Proverbs 9:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Thou shalt be wise for thyself — i.e., to thine own benefit. (Comp. 1 Corinthians 3:8 .) Thou alone shalt bear it — i.e., its penalty. (Comp. Galatians 6:5 .)
Proverbs 9:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 10 TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY Proverbs 9:1-18 , Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27 AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vi...
Proverbs 9:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Two Contrasted Invitations Proverbs 9:1-18 There is an age-long competition between Wisdom and Folly, Virtue and Vice. The palace of Wisdom is very attractive-well built and well furnished. It...
Proverbs 9:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The last address is a contrast between wisdom and folly. Each is personified as a woman calling to youth. Wisdom has builded her house, and spread her feast in the high places of the city. She calls...
Proverbs 9:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Giv...
Proverbs 9:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself ,.... He is wise that harkens to Wisdom's advice, that obeys her call, turns in to her house, and becomes her guest; and such an one is wise for himse...
Proverbs 9:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it]. Ver. 12. If thou be wise, thou shalt. ] The benefit shall be thine own. Plutarch reports of the...
Proverbs 9:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The fear of the Lord , &c. The very first, and, indeed, the principal thing which is to be instilled into all men's minds, (without which they will make no progress in true wisdom,) is a serious...
Proverbs 9:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her...
Proverbs 9:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Thou shalt be wise for thyself; thou dost not profit me, but thyself by it; I advise thee for thine own good. Thou alone shalt bear it; the blame and mischief of it falls wholly upon thee, not up...
Proverbs 9:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Contrast Between The Scorner, Who Does Not Like Reproof, And The Wise Man Who Heeds It, (a warning to the naive), Centred Round The Fear Of YHWH ( Proverbs 9:7-12 ). The prologue initially beg...
Proverbs 9:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 9:1 . Wisdom , in the plural, as in chap. Proverbs 1:20 , to express excellence and dignity. Proverbs 9:2 . She hath mingled her wine . Some commentators understand...
Proverbs 9:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 9:1 . Wisdom hath builded her house. This chapter opens with a sublime allegory. We see the princess, the mother of angels and men, enthroned in her temple, “the church which is the pilla...
Proverbs 9:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 9:1-20 15. Fifteenth admonitory discourse, containing in a parabolic form an invitation of Wisdom ( Proverbs 9:1-20 ), and that of her rival Folly ( Proverbs 9:13-20 )...
Proverbs 9:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Banquet of Wisdom
Proverbs 9:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Peter 3:16 ; 2 Peter 3:3 ; 2 Peter 3:4 ; Ezekiel 18:20 ; Isaiah 28:22 ; Job 22:2 ; Job 22:21 ; Job 22:3 ; Job 35:6 ; Job 35:7 ; Proverbs 16:26
Proverbs 9:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For thyself — Thou dost not profit me but thyself.

Proverbs 9:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 9:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Proverbs 9:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 9:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 9:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 9:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 9:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 9:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 9:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 9:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 9:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 9:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes