121 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
2 The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
3 Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.
4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
5 The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
7 The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.
8 A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is 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.