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Proverbs 11:1 open_in_new
A false balance. False balances.
abomination. See note on Proverbs 3:32.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
weight. stone. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the weight it represents. This proverb is repeated three times (Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10; Proverbs 20:23). Compare Leviticus 19:36; Deuteronomy 25:13-15, and Micah 6:11. There was. royal standard (2 Samuel 14:26).
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Proverbs 11:2 open_in_new
When pride cometh, then, &c. Illustrations: Miriam (Numbers 12:10. Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:16-21); Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:30); Moab (. Zephaniah 2:8; Zephaniah 2:10); Nineveh (Zephaniah 2:15).
But with the lowly, &c. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 41:16; Genesis 41:38; Genesis 41:39); Daniel (Daniel 2:20; Daniel 2:21. Compare Proverbs 2:6).
wisdom. See note on Proverbs 1:2.
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Proverbs 11:3 open_in_new
integrity, &c. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 39:4; Genesis 39:22; Genesis 39:23; Genesis 50:25.Hebrews 11:22; Hebrews 11:22).
the upright. upright ones.
perverseness, &c.. slipperiness. Illustrations: Israel (Deuteronomy 1:43; Deuteronomy 1:44); Balaam (Numbers 22:32; Numbers 31:8); Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 2:25; 1 Samuel 4:11); Saul (1 Samuel 15:23); Absalom (2 Samuel 15:3-6; 2 Samuel 15:18); Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:1-3; 2 Samuel 17:23); Ahab(1 Kings 21:25 1 Kings 21:26. 1 Kings 22:34; 1 Kings 22:37); Jews (Jeremiah 34:8-22); Jerusalem (Ezekiel 9:9; Ezekiel 9:10).
trangsressors. traitors. Hebrew. bagad. faithless to covenant. Not the same word as in Proverbs 16:10; Proverbs 26:10; Proverbs 28:21. but the same as in all other passages in this book.
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Proverbs 11:4 open_in_new
the day, &c. The day of [God's] wrath.
delivereth. rescueth. Hebrew. nazal here and in Proverbs 11:9, but not in verses: Proverbs 11:8; Proverbs 11:9, or 21.
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Proverbs 11:5 open_in_new
perfect. without blemish or blame. Hebrew. tamim: used of sacrifices.
the wicked... wickedness. a lawless one... lawlessness. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44. Not the same word as in Proverbs 11:21.
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Proverbs 11:6 open_in_new
naughtiness. See note on Proverbs 6:12. [worthless].
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Proverbs 11:7 open_in_new
man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14.
expectation shall perish. Illustrations: Balaam's (Numbers 23:10; Numbers 31:8); Absalom's (2 Samuel 18. Compare Proverbs 20:20). Compare also Job 21:7-13 and Psalms 73:19; Luke 12:16-20.
expectation. Hebrew. kavah. See note on Proverbs 10:28.
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Proverbs 11:8 open_in_new
The righteous. A righteous one.
delivered. drawn out, liberated with gentle effort. Hebrew. chalaz. The same word as in Proverbs 11:9, but not the same as in verses: Proverbs 11:4; Proverbs 11:6; Proverbs 11:21. Illustrations: Mordecai and Haman (Esther 7:9; Esther 7:10); Daniel and his accusers (Daniel 6:23; Daniel 6:24); Israel and Egyptians (Exodus 14, and Isaiah 43:3; Isaiah 43:4).
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Proverbs 11:9 open_in_new
mouth. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is said by it.
the just. righteous ones.
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Proverbs 11:10 open_in_new
When it goeth well, &c. Illustrations: Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:3-36; 2 Chronicles 30:26); Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2; Nehemiah 6:15; Nehemiah 8:17); Mordecai (Esther 8:15; Esther 8:16). when the wicked perish, &c. Illustrations: Pharaoh (Exodus 15); Sisera(Judges 5); Athaliah (2 Kings 11:20). the wicked. wicked ones.
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Proverbs 11:11 open_in_new
overthrown; or ruined.
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Proverbs 11:12 open_in_new
wisdom. Hebrew "heart", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6, for sense.
despiseth. reproacheth: in contrast with the next line.
man. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14.
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Proverbs 11:13 open_in_new
A talebearer. He that goes about talebearing: or,. peddler in scandal. Compare Leviticus 19:16; James 1:26. Illustrations: Doeg (1Sa 21:7. 1 Samuel 22:9; 1 Samuel 22:10; Psalms 52:2, Compare Proverbs 24:28); the nobles of Judah (Nehemiah 6:17-19).
secrets. a secret.
spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
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Proverbs 11:14 open_in_new
counsel: or helmsman.
multitude of counsellers. Provided they are really "counsellers".
safety. salvation.
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Proverbs 11:15 open_in_new
for. stranger, &c. Christ became surety for His People, and they were "strangers" (Ephesians 2:12); and He smarted for it, blessed be His Name! Hebrew. zur, an apostate. See note on Proverbs 5:3.
smart for it. be sore broken. See Psalms 38:8; Psalms 69:20.
is sure. is secure. Hebrew. batah. App-69.
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Proverbs 11:16 open_in_new
gracious woman. Compare the woman of Folly (Proverbs 9:13).
And strong men, &c. Septuagint and Syriac read, "but the diligent".
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Proverbs 11:17 open_in_new
merciful man. man of lovingkindness, or grace.
his own soul. his own self. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13. Illustrations: the Kenites (1 Samuel 15:6; Ecclesiastes 11:1); David (1 Samuel 30:11-20); Jonathan (2 Samuel 9:7; 2 Samuel 21:7); Job (Job 42:10. Compare Proverbs 13:2); the Centurion (Luke 7:2-10); Cornelius (Acts 10:4. Compare Proverbs 12:14); the Maltese (Acts 28:1-10).
troubleth, &c. Illustrations: Cain (Genesis 4:10-12); Cornelius (Acts 10:4. Compare Proverbs 12:14); the Maltese (Acts 28:1-10).
troubleth, &c. Illustrations: Cain (Genesis 4:10-12); Joseph's brethren (Genesis 37 and Genesis 42:21); Adoni-bezek (Judges 1:6; Judges 1:7); Agag (1 Samuel 15:33); Haman (Esther 9:25); Jonah (Jonah 4:1-3); the miser (Ecclesiastes 4:8).
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Proverbs 11:18 open_in_new
worketh, &c. Pharaoh (Exodus 1:20; Acts 7:19). Caiaphas(John 11:49; John 11:50). Compare Acts 8:1; Acts 8:4.
deceitful. lie. Hebrew. sheker. The verb, adjective, and noun are the renderings of eight words in Proverbs: (1) sheker =. lie (Proverbs 11:18; Proverbs 20:17; Proverbs 31:30); (2) ramah = cheating (Proverbs 12:5; Proverbs 12:17; Proverbs 12:20; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:25; Proverbs 26:19; Proverbs 26:24); (3) shagah = wander, go astray (Proverbs 20:1); (4) kazab = fraud (Proverbs 23:3); (5) pathah. delude (Proverbs 24:28); (6) nashah (Proverbs 26:26); (7) 'ath. r. See note on Proverbs 27:6. (8) tok. See note on Proverbs 29:13.
to him... a sure reward. Illustrations: Noah (Genesis 6:22; Genesis 6:7; Hebrews 11:7); Abraham (Hebrews 6:15); Joseph (Gen 37-41. Compare Psalms 37:4-6); Simeon (Luke 2:25-32.Lamentations 3:25; Lamentations 3:26); Paul (2 Corinthians 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:8).
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Proverbs 11:19 open_in_new
As righteousness. Thus righteousness. Hebrew. ken. Septuagint and Syriac read Hebrew. ben,. righteous son.
evil. Hebrew. raa'. App-44.
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Proverbs 11:20 open_in_new
abomination. See note on Proverbs 3:32.
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Proverbs 11:21 open_in_new
hand join in hand. Illustrations: the Babel builders (Genesis 11:1-9); Korah (Numbers 16); the Canaanite kings (Joshua 9:1; Joshua 9:2 Adoni-zedek (Joshua 10); the Confederacy Isaiah 7:1-16); the Ten Kingdoms (Revelation 19).
wicked. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 11:6; Proverbs 11:23; Proverbs 11:31. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44.
the righteous. righteous ones.
be delivered. escape. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 11:4; Proverbs 11:6; Proverbs 11:8; Proverbs 4:9. Hebrew. malat = to slip away.
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Proverbs 11:22 open_in_new
jewel. a nose-jewel, worn by women. See Genesis 24:47; Isaiah 3:21.
fair. beautiful.
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Proverbs 11:23 open_in_new
Illustrated in verses: Proverbs 11:24-31.
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Proverbs 11:24 open_in_new
poverty. want. Hebrew. heser. See note on Proverbs 6:11.
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Proverbs 11:25 open_in_new
soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.
made fat. enriched. Illustrations: widow (1 Kings 17:10, &c); Shunammite (2 Kings 4:8; 2 Kings 4:37); Publius (Acts 28:7; Acts 28:8). Compare Philippians 1:4; Philippians 1:15.
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Proverbs 11:26 open_in_new
withholdeth. Different from hoarding it in store as in Egypt (Genesis 41:34-36; Genesis 41:53-57).
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Proverbs 11:27 open_in_new
mischief. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44.
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Proverbs 11:28 open_in_new
trusteth. confldeth. Hebrew. batah. App-69.
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Proverbs 11:29 open_in_new
the wind. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
fool. Hebrew. 'evil. See note on Proverbs 1:7.
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Proverbs 11:30 open_in_new
winneth. taketh, or catcheth.
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Proverbs 11:31 open_in_new
shall be recompensed in the earth. This was the promise for that Dispensation (Psalms 37), not for this. See 1 Peter 4:18 and App-63. Rightly divide the Dispensations, and all difficulties are removed.
the sinner. a sinner. Hebrew. chata'. App-44.