Proverbs 12:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord - literally, 'draws forth good will.' On the verb cf. note, Proverbs 3:13.

But a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Not only a man of wicked deeds and words, but also a man of wicked thoughts.

Proverbs 12:2

2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.