Proverbs 12:11
a He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
12The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
Cross References
Genesis 3:19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat thy bread until thou return to the earth out of which thou wast taken, for earth thou art and to earth thou shalt return.
Psalms 26:4One thing have I asked of the Lord, this will I earnestly seek: that I should dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, that I should behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and survey his temple.
Proverbs 1:10My son, let not ungodly men lead thee astray, neither consent thou to them.
Proverbs 6:32But the adulterer through want of sense procures destruction to his soul.
Proverbs 9:6Leave folly, that ye may reign for ever; and seek + 9:6 Alex. + 'that ye may live.'wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.
Proverbs 9:16saying, Whoso is most senseless of you, let him turn aside to me; and I exhort those that want prudence, saying,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:11
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. See here, 1. To how great a degree a good man will be merciful; he has not only a compassion for the human nature under its greatest abasements, but he regards even the life of his beast, not only because it is his servant, but because it is God's creature, and in conformity to Providence, which preserves man and beast. The beasts that are under our care must be provided for, must have convenient food and rest, must… Read the whole commentary →