Proverbs 12:4

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2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

3 A man is not established by wickedness,
But the ^aroot of the righteous cannot be moved.

4 ^aAn¹ excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is ^blike rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6 ^aThe words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
^bBut the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

Commentaries:

Barnes' Notes

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Proverbs 12:4

Virtuous - The word implies the virtue of earnestness, or strength of character, rather than of simple chastity.

A crown - With the Jews the sign, not of kingly power only, but also of joy and gladness. Compare Song of Songs 3:11.

**Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Proverbs 12:4:**

1 Kings 1:42
Job 13:28
Proverbs 31:29
Zechariah 6:11
Philippians 4:1

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