proverbs-11:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:2

"When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom."A number of other proverbs regarding pride are Proverbs 13:10; 15:33; 16:18,19; 18:12; 22:4. "People who are proud will soon be disgraced. It is wiser to be modest."[2] The great sin of all mankind is pride; and Paul tells us that it was the sin that ruined Satan (1 Timothy 3:6). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 11:2

2. Self-conceit is unteachable; the humble grow wise (compare Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 18:12). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 11:1-15

3. Wise living in various contexts 11:1-15Things that are abhorrent to the Lord concern much of chapter 11, especially Proverbs 11:1-21. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 11:2

A proud person refuses to accept instruction from God, which, if he or she would follow it, would result in his or her receiving honor. The humble take God’s advice, and that is their wisdom. [Note: See Plaut, p. 136.] "The wicked invite pride to come as their guest, but, like an inseparable twin, disgrace comes along with her as an uninvited guest." [Note: Waltke, The Book . . ., p. 483.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

1. False weights were exceedingly common (Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10; Amos 8:5). 6. Transgressors] RV ’they that deal treacherously.’10. The shouting expresses exultation. 12. Disparaging remarks concerning neighbours are foolish.14. For counsel read ’statesmanship.’16. A woman of gracious disposition and manners obtains honour. 18. Worketh a deceitful work] RV ’earneth deceitful wages,’ fairy gold, apples of Sodom.21. Hands were struck in confirmation of a bargain. Hence the meaning here... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 11:2

(2) Then cometh shame.—For they have not the grace of God to keep them from falling. (See above on Proverbs 6:17.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 11:1-31

The Christian's Highest Reward Proverbs 11:31 I. I understand the emphatic words to be, 'in the earth'. There never had been any doubt about the final reward of the righteous; but there were evidently some who were beginning to say: 'It must be reserved for another world; this earth of ours is indifferent to moral distinctions'. The writer of this proverb cries, 'No; my reward will be here'. I do not think he meant that it must come in his present life. Remember, the Jew held that he was to... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

CHAPTER 12GOODNESS"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them." Proverbs 11:6"An unjust man is the abomination of the righteous, and he who goes right in his way is the abomination of the wicked."- Proverbs 29:27THE book of Proverbs abounds with sayings which have the sound of truisms, sayings which repeat, with innumerable variations and shades of coloring, that wickedness is an evil, hateful to God and to men, and that righteousness is a blessing not only to the righteous themselves,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 11:1-31

CHAPTER 11 The Contrast Continued The continued contrast in this chapter between the righteous and the wicked contains many precious gems, sweet to faith and wholesome for instruction. In the second verse there is a warning as to pride. Pride and shame are vitally linked together, as is lowliness and wisdom. Lowliness therefore is true wisdom. A Rabbinical comment on this passage says, “Lowly souls are filled with wisdom as the lowly places are filled with water.” Again riches are mentioned.... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 11:2

11:2 [When] pride cometh, then cometh {b} shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.(b) When man so gets himself, and thinks to be exalted above his calling then God brings him to confusion. read more