V. 1. The proverbs, maxims of instruction, of Solomon.
V.6. Blessings are upon the head of the just, as a merciful reward of God’s bounty and in acknowledgment of his righteous conduct in life; but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked; although he hides the violence of his heart by keeping silence, he cannot escape its curse; the fact that he covers in himself ruin for others turns the blessing away from him.
V. 7. The memory of the Just is blessed, he is spoken of with esteem, mentioned with praise after his death; but the name of the wicked shall rot, the figure pointing to the disgust and loathing which the mention of his name will excite in all men after his death.
V. 8. The wise in heart will receive commandments, showing himself ready to be instructed and guided in the right way; but a prating fool, a person of foolish lips, shall fall, be overthrown, bring about his own ruin.