121 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge , But he who hates reproof is stupid .
2 A good man will obtain favor from the Lord , But He will condemn a man who devises evil .
3 A man will not be established by wickedness , But the root of the righteous will not be moved .
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband , But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones .
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just , But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful .
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood , But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand .
8 A man will be praised according to his insight , But one of perverse mind will be despised .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:1-8
Commentary on Proverbs 12:1
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Those who have grace, will delight in the instructions given them. Those that stifle their convictions, are like brutes.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:2
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The man who covers selfish and vicious designs under a profession of religion or friendship, will be condemned.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:3
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Though men may advance themselves by sinful arts, they cannot settle and secure themselves. But those who by faith are rooted in Christ, are firmly fixed.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:4
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A wife who is pious, prudent, and looks well to the ways of her household, who makes conscience of her duty, and can bear crosses; such a one is an honour and comfort to her husband. She that is the reverse of this, preys upon him, and consumes him.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:5
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Thoughts are not free; they are under the Divine knowledge, therefore under the Divine command. It is a man's shame to act with deceit, with trick and design.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:6
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Wicked people speak mischief to their neighbours. A man may sometimes do a good work with one good word.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
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God's blessing is often continued to the families of godly men, while the wicked are overthrown.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:8
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The apostles showed wisdom by glorying in shame for the name of Christ.