Proverbs 12:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

thoughts. plans.

right. just (as to their character). Illustrations: David (1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 26:8-11); Daniel (Daniel 1:8; Daniel 6:4); Nuthanael (John 1:47).

counsels. steerings, or directions. Illustrations: Korah (Numbers 16); Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:28. Compare Proverbs 12:26); the prophet of Beth-el (1 Kings 13:18. Compare Proverbs 11:9); Sanballat (Nehemiah 6:2); Haman (Esther 3:5; Esther 3:6; Esther 3:8); Ishmael (Jeremiah 40:14); Herod (Matthew 2:8; Matthew 2:16); Pharisees (Matthew 22:15; Matthew 22:16); Judas (John 12:4-6).

the wicked. lawless ones.

deceit. deception. Hebrew. ramah. See note on Proverbs 11:18.

Proverbs 12:5

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.