Proverbs 10:2

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 10:1-32

Proverbs 10:22 The ancients believed that the pyramids were so constructed that they cast no shadow; but few things in this world are wholly free from shadows. Wellnigh all circumstances and events, however propitious some may be, entail disadvantages. Absolute perfection is rare in any direction. Yet it is now our privilege to offer unqualified advantage, a gift without a backdraw, a blessing that is an unalloyed joy. In its most definite sense the blessing of the Lord is the fullness of the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

CHAPTER 11WEALTH"Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death." Proverbs 10:2"O’er weening statesmen have full long relied On fleets and armies and external wealth; But from within proceeds a Nation’s health."-WordsworthNO moral system is complete which does not treat with clearness and force the subject of wealth. The material possessions of an individual or of a nation are in a certain sense the prerequisites of all moral life; for until the human being has... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 10:1-32

II. THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON: CHAPTERS 10--19:19 Beginning with the tenth chapter we have the collection of proverbs given by inspiration through Solomon. In this section the personal address, “My son,” and the personal exhortations are missing. It will be noticed that each verse in this section contains a proverb, consisting each of two lines, mostly of an antithetic character, except Proverbs 19:7 , which has three lines instead of two (a tristich). It is impossible to give a detailed... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 10:2

10:2 Treasures of {a} wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.(a) That is, wickedly gotten. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

Some regard the division now entered upon as the original nucleus of the whole collection of proverbs (see the first sentence of verse one). The division extends really to the close of chapter 22, and contains “maxims, precepts and admonitions with respect to the most diverse relations of life.” In so much of it as is covered by the present lesson we have a contrast “between the godly and the ungodly, and their respective lots in life.” We have this contrast set before us, first in general... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 10:1-10

A Wise Son-the Treasures of Wickedness, Etc. Pro 10:1-10 The New Testament is careful to point out the duty of the parent as well as the duty of the child. That would seem to be neglected in some parts of the Old Testament, though not in the substance of the book. Is it not true that the father makes the son, and that the mother is responsible for her child? When a son is wise or is foolish, we are entitled to look into his antecedents, and possibly we may find that his father and mother... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 10:2

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. There is a righteousness indeed, which delivereth from death, even the righteousness of Jesus, and which God hath set forth for this purpose. Romans 3:21-22 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:2

Wickedness. Riches ill acquired, or tending to corrupt the heart, Luke xvi. 9. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:1-32

1 The comfort of parents much depends on their children; and this suggests to both, motives to their duties. Proverbs 10:2; Proverbs 10:3. Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life. Proverbs 10:4. Those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith, and rich in good works. Proverbs 10:5. Here is just blame of those who trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter. Proverbs 10:6. Abundance... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 10:2

v. 2. Treasures of wickedness, such as have been gained by any form of wickedness, profit nothing, they cannot bring lasting happiness nor avert a sudden and unhappy death; but righteousness, righteous living, merciful love and charity, delivereth from death, since it shows the presence of faith in the heart. read more

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