Better. See note on Proverbs 8:11.
the poor. a needy one. Hebrew. rush. See note on Proverbs 6:11. Same as in verses: Proverbs 19:7; Proverbs 19:22. not the same as in verses: Proverbs 19:4; Proverbs 19:17.
he that is. Figure of speech Ellipsis (App-6), better supplied thus: "Than [the rich that is] perverse", &c.
lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for what is spoken by them.
fool. Hebrew. kesil. See note on Proverbs 1:7. Same word as in verses: Proverbs 19:10; Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 19:29. not the same as in Proverbs 19:3.