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Proverbs 12:1-28 open_in_new
4. A crown, etc.] Possibly there may be a reference to the crown worn on their wedding-day by bride and bridegroom (Song of Solomon 3:11; Song of Solomon 8:9). In Damascus the bridal crown consists of a silver hoop covered with a network of strings of corals. On this net are fastened strings of gold coins.
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Proverbs 12:5 open_in_new
Two kinds of plans.
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Proverbs 12:6 open_in_new
Their very words are an ambush, meant to cause destruction.
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Proverbs 12:9 open_in_new
Even a poor man in those days could afford to have a slave (cp. Exodus 21:32), and such a man, although others might look down on him, would be happier than a person who maintained much state and show but was starving all the while.
11. Follow a regular business: to be occupied with 'vain things' (RM), speculations, and the like, brings disaster.
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Proverbs 12:12 open_in_new
Read, 'Wickedness is the net of evil men.' Their ovm badness entraps them.
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Proverbs 12:16 open_in_new
A fool blurts out his annoyance: a wise man is in. no hurry to publish the insult he has received.
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Proverbs 12:18 open_in_new
Thoughtless talk inflicts grievous wounds: if a wise man is present he heals them.
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Proverbs 12:20 open_in_new
The counsellors of peace] Those who promote prosperity.
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Proverbs 12:21 open_in_new
Mischief] i.e. calamity (Proverbs 17:20; Proverbs 28:14).
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Proverbs 12:23 open_in_new
'Still waters run deep.' 'Empty vessels make the most sound.'
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Proverbs 12:24 open_in_new
Under tribute] forced to do taskwork (1 Kings 9:21).
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Proverbs 12:26 open_in_new
More excellent than] RV 'is a guide to.' Seduceth them] RV 'causeth them to err.'
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Proverbs 12:27 open_in_new
He is too lazy to look after his own food (Proverbs 19:24).