Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12:3

Look - For supply of their wants, and for help and defence against their oppressors. Until - Until he help and save us.

Proverbs 12:11

The proud - Our enemies, compared to proud waters, for their great multitude and swelling rage.

Proverbs 12:18

The rod - Their power and authority. Not rest - Not continue long. The lot - Upon the habitations and persons of good men. Lest - Lest they should be driven to indirect courses to relieve themselves.

Proverbs 12:20

Lead them - Unto sinful courses. Israel - Upon the true Israel of God.

Proverbs 12:22

Turned - Brought the captive Israelites out of Babylon into their own land. Dream - We were so surprized and astonished.

Proverbs 12:25

Turn - As thou hast brought us home, bring also the rest of our brethren. As - As thou art pleased sometimes to send floods of water into dry and barren grounds, such as the southern parts of Canaan were.