Proverbs 10:8
8. wise, &c.—(compare Pr 9:8, 9, 16), opposed to
prating fool—or, "fool of lips of wicked language." fall—headlong, suddenly.Proverbs 10:14
14. lay up knowledge—that is, as treasures for good use.
mouth . . . destruction—or, "as to the mouth," &c., destruction is near; they expose themselves to evil by prating.Proverbs 10:21
21. Fools not only fail to benefit others, as do the righteous, but procure their own ruin (compare Pr 10:11, 17; Ho 4:6).
Proverbs 10:32
32. know—regard and provide for (Ps 1:6).
frowardness—all kinds of deceit and ill-nature. The word is plural.Proverbs 12:13
13, 14. The wicked is snared, &c.—The sentiment expanded. While the wicked, such as liars, flatterers, &c., fall by their own words, the righteous are unhurt. Their good conduct makes friends, and God rewards them.
Proverbs 15:2
2. useth . . . aright—commends knowledge by its proper use.
poureth out—utters abundantly (Pr 12:23), and so disgusts others.Proverbs 22:11
11. (Compare Margin).
pureness of heart—and gentle, kind words win favor, even from kings.
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