He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
Ver. 10. He that winketh with the eye.] That is, Loath to stand to those truths that shall bring him to suffering. Or, He that winketh wiles; for all winking is not condemned. See John 13:34 .
Causeth sorrow,] scil., To his own heart sinneth against his own soul: or causeth sorrow, i.e., sin; for so sorrow is taken for sin. Ecc 11:10
But a prating fool shall fall.] He that runs himself upon needless danger shall come to ruin. See Proverbs 28:25. See Trapp on " Pro 10:8 "