Proverbs #31 with Commentary

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Proverbs Book #31 with Commentary
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NOTE FROM CHIP: This is the last Book of Proverbs, and the last post to this particular blog.

I have endeavored to keep all the other posts 'pure' - e.g. have nothing posted here except the actual Books of Proverbs (NKJV) and the Commentaries from Matthew Henry's collection.

Since this is the last Book - and it's quoted so often these days - I included both the Book and the Commentary here in one post.

Proverbs 31 is at times used in the Church of today as a model for a 'super-woman' - and you'll occasionally hear someone say, "She's a Proverbs 31 woman."

I used to think there was no such woman. Then I was incredibly Blessed to marry one. She went to be with the Lord on 2/5/05 and she is surely missed by everyone who knew her. But those of us who knew her (and know the Lord) also know it's just a matter of time (for us) until we see her again.

MY POINT: There ARE Proverbs 31 women on the earth today. You just have to find them.

I hope this Proverbs blog has Blessed you - and continues to Bless people as you send people to see it. Proverbs' widsom is timeless. This blog is also avalable as an email series you can send out. If you're intrested in getting a copy, please email me at Chip@FirstContactSecrets.com, and put "Your Proverbs Email Series" in the subject line. God Bless you today ...

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PROVERBS 31
“The Words of King Lemuel's Mother”

The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:

2 What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son
of my vows?

3 Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to
that which destroys kings.

4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to
drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink;

5 Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the
justice of all the afflicted.

6 Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine
to those who are bitter of heart.

7 Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his
misery no more.

8 Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of
all who are appointed to die.

9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the
cause of the poor and needy.


“The Virtuous Wife”

10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far
above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will
have no lack of gain.

12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her
life.

13 She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with
her hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food
from afar.

15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides
food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.

16 She considers a field and buys it; From her profits
she plants a vineyard.

17 She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her
arms.

18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her
lamp does not go out by night.

19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her
hand holds the spindle.

20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches
out her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all
her household is clothed with scarlet.

22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine
linen and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits
among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies
sashes for the merchants.

25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice
in time to come.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is
the law of kindness.

27 She watches over the ways of her household, And does
not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her
husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all."

30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman
who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own
works praise her in the gates.


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 31

An exhortation to king Lemuel to take heed of sin, and to do duties.

(1-9) The description of a virtuous woman.

(10-31) Verses 1-9 When children are under the mother's eye,
she has an opportunity of fashioning their minds aright. Those
who are grown up, should often call to mind the good teaching
they received when children.

The many awful instances of promising characters who have been
ruined by vile women, and love of wine, should warn every one to
avoid these evils.

Wine is to be used for want or medicine. Every creature of God is
good, and wine, though abused, has its use. By the same rule,
due praise and consolation should be used as cordials to the
dejected and tempted, not administered to the confident and
self-sufficient.

All in authority should be more carefully temperate even than other
men; and should be protectors of those who are unable or afraid to
plead their own cause. Our blessed Lord did not decline the bitterest
dregs of the cup of sorrow put into his hands; but he puts the cup of
consolation into the hands of his people, and causes those to rejoice
who are in the deepest distress.

Verses 10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those
days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation.
She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem
and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her.

1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for
him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business
to do him good.

2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in
them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early.
She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business.
She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not.

3. She makes what she does turn to good account by prudent
management. Many undo themselves by buying, without
considering whether they can afford it. She provides well for her
house. She lays up for hereafter.

4. She looks well to the ways of her household, that she may oblige
all to do their duty to God and one another, as well as to her.

5. She is intent upon giving as upon getting, and does it freely
and cheerfully.

6. She is discreet and obliging; every word she says, shows she
governs herself by the rules of wisdom. She not only takes prudent
measures herself, but gives prudent advice to others. The law of
love and kindness is written in the heart, and shows itself in the
tongue. Her heart is full of another world, even when her hands are
most busy about this world.

7. Above all, she fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God,
nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many
a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning
in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts for ever.

8. She has firmness to bear up under crosses and disappointments.
She shall reflect with comfort when she comes to be old, that she was
not idle or useless when young. She shall rejoice in a world to come.
She is a great blessing to her relations. If the fruit be good, the tree
must have our good word. But she leaves it to her own works to praise
her.

Every one ought to desire this honour that cometh from God;
and according to this standard we all ought to regulate our judgments.
This description let all women daily study, who desire to be truly
beloved and respected, useful and honourable.

This passage is to be applied to individuals, but may it not also be
applied to the church of God, which is described as a virtuous spouse?

God by his grace has formed from among sinful men a church of true
believers, to possess all the excellences here described.

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Proverbs Book #30C (Commentary only)

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Proverbs Book #30C (Commentary only)
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 30

Verses 1-6 Agur speaks of himself as wanting a righteousness,
and having done very foolishly. And it becomes us all to have
low thoughts of ourselves. He speaks of himself as wanting
revelation to guide him in the ways of truth and wisdom.

The more enlightened people are, the more they lament their
ignorance; the more they pray for clearer, still clearer discoveries
of God, and his rich grace in Christ Jesus.

In verse 4 , there is a prophetic notice of Him who came
down from heaven to be our Instructor and Saviour, and then
ascended into heaven to be our Advocate. The Messiah is
here spoken of as a Person distinct from the Father, but his
name as yet secret.

The great Redeemer, in the glories of his providence and grace,
cannot be found out to perfection. Had it not been for Christ, the
foundations of the earth had sunk under the load of the curse
upon the ground, for man's sin.

Who, and what is the mighty One that doeth all this? There is not
the least ground to suspect anything wanting in the word of God;
adding to his words opens the way to errors and corruptions.

Verses 7-9 Agur wisely prayed for a middle state, that he might
be kept at a distance from temptations; he asked daily bread
suited to his station, his family, and his real good. There is a
remarkable similarity between this prayer and several clauses
of the Lord's prayer.

If we are removed from vanity and lies; if we are interested in the
pardoning love of Christ, and have him for our portion; if we walk
with God, then we shall have all we can ask or think, as to spiritual
things. When we consider how those who have abundance are
prone to abuse the gift, and what it is to suffer want, Agur's prayer
will ever be found a wise one, though seldom offered.

Food convenient; what is so for one, may not be so for another;
but we may be sure that our heavenly Father will supply all our
need, and not suffer us to want anything good for us; and why
should we wish for more?

Verse 10 Slander not a servant to his master, accuse him not in
small matters, to make mischief. (11-14) . In every age there are
monsters of ingratitude who ill-treat their parents. Many persuade
themselves they are holy persons, whose hearts are full of sin,
and who practise secret wickedness. There are others whose lofty
pride is manifest. There have also been cruel monsters in every
age.

(15-17) . Cruelty and covetousness are two daughters of the
horseleech, that still cry, "Give, give," and they are continually
uneasy to themselves. Four things never are satisfied, to which
these devourers are compared. Those are never rich that are
always coveting. And many who have come to a bad end, have
owned that their wicked courses began by despising their parents'
authority.

(18-20) . Four things cannot be fully known. The kingdom of nature
is full of marvels. The fourth is a mystery of iniquity; the cursed arts
by which a vile seducer gains the affections of a female; and the
arts which a vile woman uses to conceal her wickedness.

(21-23) Four sorts of persons are very troublesome. Men of low
origin and base spirit, who, getting authority, become tyrants.
Foolish and violent men indulging in excesses.

A woman of a contentious spirit and vicious habits. A servant
who has obtained undue influence. Let those whom Providence
has advanced from low beginnings, carefully watch against that
sin which most easily besets them.

(24-28) . Four things that are little, are yet to be admired. There
are those who are poor in the world, and of small account, yet
wise for their souls and another world.

(29-33) . We may learn from animals to go well; also to keep
our temper under all provocations. We must keep the evil
thought in our minds from breaking out into evil speeches.

We must not stir up the passions of others. Let nothing be said
or done with violence, but every thing with softness and calmness.
Alas, how often have we done foolishly in rising up against the
Lord our King!

Let us humble ourselves before him. And having found peace with
Him, let us follow peace with all men.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #30

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PROVERBS 30
“The Wisdom of Agur”


The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance.
This man declared to Ithiel - to Ithiel and Ucal:

2 Surely I am more stupid than any man, And do not have
the understanding of a man.

3 I neither learned wisdom Nor have knowledge of the
Holy One.

4 Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has
gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the
waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends
of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son's
name, If you know?

5 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those
who put their trust in Him.

6 Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you
be found a liar.

7 Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I
die):

8 Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me
neither poverty nor riches - Feed me with the food
allotted to me;

9 Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the
Lord?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the
name of my God.

10 Do not malign a servant to his master, Lest he curse
you, and you be found guilty.

11 There is a generation that curses its father, And
does not bless its mother.

12 There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes,
Yet is not washed from its filthiness.

13 There is a generation - oh, how lofty are their eyes!
And their eyelids are lifted up.

14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords,
And whose fangs are like knives, To devour the poor
from off the earth, And the needy from among men.

15 The leech has two daughters - Give and Give! There
are three things that are never satisfied, Four never
say, "Enough!":

16 The grave, The barren womb, The earth that is not
satisfied with water - And the fire never says, "Enough!"

17 The eye that mocks his father, And scorns obedience
to his mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out,
And the young eagles will eat it.

18 There are three things which are too wonderful for
me, Yes, four which I do not understand:

19 The way of an eagle in the air, The way of a serpent
on a rock, The way of a ship in the midst of the sea,
And the way of a man with a virgin.

20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and
wipes her mouth, And says, "I have done no wickedness."

21 For three things the earth is perturbed, Yes, for
four it cannot bear up:

22 For a servant when he reigns, A fool when he is filled
with food,

23 A hateful woman when she is married, And a maidservant
who succeeds her mistress.

24 There are four things which are little on the earth,
But they are exceedingly wise:

25 The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare
their food in the summer;

26 The rock badgers are a feeble folk, Yet they make their
homes in the crags;

27 The locusts have no king, Yet they all advance in ranks;

28 The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, And it is
in kings' palaces.

29 There are three things which are majestic in pace, Yes,
four which are stately in walk:

30 A lion, which is mighty among beasts And does not turn
away from any;

31 A greyhound, A male goat also, And a king whose troops
are with him.

32 If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, Or if
you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth.

33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, And
wringing the nose produces blood, So the forcing of
wrath produces strife.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #29C (Commentary only)

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Proverbs Book #29C (Commentary only)
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 29

Verse 1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns
all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in
Jesus Christ. Verse 2 . The people have cause to rejoice or mourn,
as their rulers are righteous or wicked.

Verse 3 . Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts.

Verse 4 . The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true
judgment to the people. Verse 5 . Flatterers put men off their
guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct.

Verse 6 . Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous
men walk at liberty, and walk in safety.

Verse 7 . This verse is applicable to compassion for the
distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by
the wicked. Verse 8 . The scornful mock at things sacred and
serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn
away the wrath of God.

Verse 9 . If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he
will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done.

Verse 10 . Christ told his disciples that they should be hated
of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do
any thing for their salvation.

Verse 11 . He is a fool who tells every thing he knows, and can
keep no counsel. Verse 12 . One who loves flatterers, and
hearkens to slanderers, causes his servants to become liars and
false accusers.

Verse 13 . Some are poor, others have a great deal of deceitful
riches. They meet in the business of this world; the Lord gives
to both the comforts of this life. To some of both sorts he gives
his grace. Verse 14 . The rich will look to themselves, but the
poor and needy the prince must defend and plead for.

Verse 15 . Parents must consider the benefit of due correction,
and the mischief of undue indulgence. Verse 16 . Let not the
righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of
sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.

Verse 17 . Children must not be suffered to go without rebuke
when they do amiss. Verse 18 . How bare does a place look
without Bibles and ministers and what an easy prey is it to the
enemy of souls! That gospel is an open vision, which holds
forth Christ, which humbles the sinner and exalts the Saviour,
which promotes holiness in the life and conversation: and
these are precious truths to keep the soul alive, and prevent
it from perishing.

Verse 19 . Here is an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant; one
that serves not from conscience, or love, but from fear.
Verse 20 . When a man is self-conceited, rash, and given to
wrangling, there is more hope of the ignorant and profligate.

Verse 21 . Good usage to a servant does not mean indulgence,
which would ruin even a child. The body is a servant to the soul;
those that humour it, and are over-tender of it, will find it forget
its place.

Verse 22 . An angry, passionate disposition makes men
provoking to one another, and provoking to God.

Verse 23 . Only those who humble themselves shall be exalted
and established. Verse 24 . The receiver is as bad as the thief.

Verse 25 . Many are ashamed to own Christ now; and he will not
own them in the day of judgment. But he that trusts in the Lord
will be saved from this snare. Verse 26 . The wisest course is,
to look to God, and seek the favour of the Ruler of rulers; for
every creature is that to us which God makes it to be.

Verse 27 . The just man abhors the sins of the wicked, and
shuns their company. Christ exposed the wickedness of men,
yet prayed for the wicked when they were crucifying him.

Hatred to sin in ourselves and others, is a needful branch of the
Christian temper. But all that are unholy, have rooted hatred to
godliness.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #29

Proverbs Book #29


PROVERBS 29

He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will
suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a
companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who
receives bribes overthrows it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his
feet.

6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the
righteous sings and rejoices.

7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But
the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away
wrath.

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether
the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright
seek his well-being.

11 A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds
them back.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants
become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne
will be established forever.

15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to
himself brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression
increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes,
he will give delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off
restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.

19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For
though he understands, he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more
hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have
him as a son in the end.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man
abounds in transgression.

23 A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble
in spirit will retain honor.

24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own
life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts
in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man
comes from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination
to the wicked.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #28C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #28C (Commentary only)

Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 28


Verse 1 Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the
righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.

Verse 2 . National sins disturb the public repose.

Verse 3 . If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing,
their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.

Verse 4 . Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways.

Verse 5 . If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he
understands much, and it is a good means of understanding
more. Verse 6 . An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a
wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and
is a greater blessing to the world.

Verse 7 . Companions of riotous men not only grieve their
parents, but shame them. Verse 8 . That which is ill got,
though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the
poor are repaid, and God is glorified.

Verse 9 . The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one
who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands.

Verse 10 . The success of ungodly men is their own misery.

Verse 11 . Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves
superior to others. Verse 12 . There is glory in the land when the
righteous have liberty.

Verse 13 . It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers
his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses
his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God.

The Son of God is our great atonement. Under a deep sense of
our guilt and danger, we may claim salvation from that mercy
which reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus
Christ our Lord.

Verse 14 . There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and
love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should
always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him.

Verse 15 . A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this
scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear.

Verse 16 . Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult
their own honour, ease, and safety. Verse 17 . The murderer
shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from
deserved punishment, nor pity him.

Verse 18 . Uprightness will give men holy security in the worst
times; but the false and dishonest are never safe.

Verse 19 . Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably.

Verse 20 . The true way to be happy, is to be holy and honest; not
to raise an estate suddenly, without regard to right or wrong.

Verse 21 . Judgment is perverted, when any thing but pure right is
considered. Verse 22 . He that hastens to be rich, never seriously
thinks how quickly God may take his wealth from him, and leave him
in poverty.

Verse 23 . Upon reflection, most will have a better opinion of a
faithful reprover than of a soothing flatterer. Verse 24 . Here is the
wickedness of those who think it no sin to rob their parents, by
wheedling them or threatening them, or by wasting what they have,
and running into debt.

Verse 25 . Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual
dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith.

Verse 26 . A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness.
And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things,
but which has often deceived him. Verse 27 . A selfish man not only
will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those
that call for his attention.

Verse 28 . When power is put into the hands of the wicked, wise
men decline public business. If the reader will go diligently over
this and the other chapters, in many places where at first he may
suppose there is least of Christ, still he will find what will lead to him.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #28

Proverbs Book #28


PROVERBS 28

The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous
are bold as a lion.

2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its
princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.

3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving
rain which leaves no food.

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such
as keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek
the Lord understand all.

6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than
one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a
companion of gluttons shames his father.

8 One who increases his possessions by usury and
extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even
his prayer is an abomination.

10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil
way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the
blameless will inherit good.

11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor
who has understanding searches him out.

12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But
when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever
confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

14 Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who
hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked
ruler over poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

17 A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.

18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who
is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But
he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he
who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece
of bread a man will transgress.

22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does
not consider that poverty will come upon him.

23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It
is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.

25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he
who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever
walks wisely will be delivered.

27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who
hides his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when
they perish, the righteous increase.

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Proverbs Book #27C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #27C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 27

Verse 1 We know not what a day may bring forth. This does not
forbid preparing for to-morrow, but presuming upon to-morrow.

We must not put off the great work of conversion, that one thing
needful. Verse 2 . There may be occasion for us to justify ourselves,

Rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which
compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.

Verse 7 . The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are
often more thankful for them, than the rich. In like manner the proud
and self-sufficient disdain the gospel; but those who hunger
and thirst after righteousness, find comfort from the meanest
book or sermon that testifies of Christ Jesus.

Verse 8 . Every man has his proper place in society, where he
may be safe and comfortable. For kindred's sake; apply to those
who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that
sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence
in him.

Verse 11 . An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct
that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is
the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel.

Verse 12 . Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into
it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.

Verse 13 . An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not
honest that makes himself one. Verse 14 . It is folly to be fond of
being praised; it is a temptation to pride, troublesome for a time;
the contentions of a wife are like constant rain.

Verse 17 . We are cautioned to take heed whom we converse
with. And directed to have in view, in conversation, to make one
another wiser and better.

Verse 18 . Though a calling be laborious and despised, yet
those who keep to it, will find there is something to be got by
it. God is a Master who has engaged to honour those who
serve him faithfully. Verse 19 . One corrupt heart is like another;
so are sanctified hearts: the former bear the same image of the
earthly, the latter the same image of the heavenly.

Let us carefully watch our own hearts, comparing them with the
word of God. Verse 20 . Two things are here said to be never
satisfied, death and sin. The appetites of the carnal mind for
profit or pleasure are always desiring more. Those whose eyes
are ever toward the Lord, are satisfied in him, and shall for ever
be so.

Verse 21 . Silver and gold are tried by putting them into the
furnace and fining-pot; so is a man tried by praising him.

Verse 22 . Some are so bad, that even severe methods do not
answer the end; what remains but that they should be rejected?

The new-creating power of God's grace alone is able to make
a change. (23-27) . We ought to have some business to do in
this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with
what we do not understand.

We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still
the world cannot be secured to us, therefore we must choose a
more lasting portion; but by the blessing of God upon our honest
labours, we may expect to enjoy as much of earthly blessings as
is good for us.

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Proverbs #27

Proverbs Book #27


PROVERBS 27

Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a
day may bring forth.

2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A
stranger, and not your own lips.

3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool's
wrath is heavier than both of them.

4 Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able
to stand before jealousy?

5 Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed.

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses
of an enemy are deceitful.

7 A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, But to a
hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest Is a man who
wanders from his place.

9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the
sweetness of a man's friend gives delight by hearty
counsel.

10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father's
friend, Nor go to your brother's house in the day of
your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a
brother far away.

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may
answer him who reproaches me.

12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The
simple pass on and are punished.

13 Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it in pledge when he is surety for a seductress.

14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising
early in the morning, It will be counted a curse to him.

15 A continual dripping on a very rainy day And a
contentious woman are alike;

16 Whoever restrains her restrains the wind, And grasps
oil with his right hand.

17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the
countenance of his friend.

18 Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he
who waits on his master will be honored.

19 As in water face reflects face, So a man's heart
reveals the man.

20 Hell and Destruction are never full; So the eyes of
man are never satisfied.

21 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for
gold, And a man is valued by what others say of him.

22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle
along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will
not depart from him.

23 Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And
attend to your herds;

24 For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure
to all generations.

25 When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows
itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,

26 The lambs will provide your clothing, And the goats
the price of a field;

27 You shall have enough goats' milk for your food, For
the food of your household, And the nourishment of your
maidservants.

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Proverbs Book #26C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #26C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 26

Verse 1 Honour is out of season to those unworthy and unfit for
it. Verse 2 . He that is cursed without cause, the curse shall do
him no more harm than the bird that flies over his head.

Verse 3 . Every creature must be dealt with according to its nature,
but careless and profligate sinners never will be ruled by reason
and persuasion.

Man indeed is born like the wild ass's colt; but remarks to the
man, and address them to his conscience, so as may best end
the debate. (6-9) . Fools are not fit to be trusted, nor to have any
honour. Wise sayings, as a foolish man delivers and applies them,
lose their usefulness.

Verse 10 . This verse may either declare how the Lord, the Creator
of all men, will deal with sinners according to their guilt, or, how the
powerful among men should disgrace and punish the wicked.

Verse 11 . The dog is a loathsome emblem of those sinners who
return to their vices, (Verse 12) . We see many a one who has
some little sense, but is proud of it. This describes those who think
their spiritual state to be good, when really it is very bad.

Verse 13 . The slothful man hates every thing that requires care
and labour. But it is foolish to frighten ourselves from real duties
by fancied difficulties. This may be applied to a man slothful in
the duties of religion.

Verse 14 . Having seen the slothful man in fear of his work, here
we find him in love with his ease. Bodily ease is the sad occasion
of many spiritual diseases. He does not care to get forward with
his business.

Slothful professors turn thus. The world and the flesh are hinges
on which they are hung; and though they move in a course of
outward services, yet they are not the nearer to heaven.

Verse 15 . The sluggard is now out of his bed, but he might have
lain there, for any thing he is likely to bring to pass in his work.

It is common for men who will not do their duty, to pretend
they cannot. Those that are slothful in religion, will not be
at the pains to feed their souls with the bread of life, nor to
fetch in promised blessings by prayer.

Verse 16 . He that takes pains in religion, knows he is working
for a good Master, and that his labour shall not be in vain.

Verse 17 . To make ourselves busy in other men's matters, we
must repent in earnest, or his sin will be his ruin.

(20-22) Contention heats the spirit, and puts families and societies
into a flame. And that fire is commonly kindled and kept burning by
whisperers and backbiters.

Verse 23 . A wicked heart disguising itself, is like a potsherd
covered with the dross of silver. ( 24-26 ) . Always distrust when
a man speaks fair unless you know him well. Satan, in his temptations,
speaks fair, as he did to Eve; but it is madness to give credit to him.

Verse 27 . What pains men take to do mischief to others but it is
digging a pit, it is rolling a stone, hard work; and they prepare
mischief to themselves.

Verse 28 . There are two sorts of lies equally detestable. A
slandering lie, the mischief of this every body sees. A flattering
lie, which secretly works ruin. A wise man will be more afraid
of a flatterer than of a slanderer.

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Proverbs #26

Proverbs Book #26


PROVERBS 26

As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not
fitting for a fool.

2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a
curse without cause shall not alight.

3 A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a
rod for the fool's back.

4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you
also be like him.

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise
in his own eyes.

6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off
his own feet and drinks violence.

7 Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb
in the mouth of fools.

8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling Is he who gives
honor to a fool.

9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard Is
a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10 The great God who formed everything Gives the fool
his hire and the transgressor his wages.

11 As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats
his folly.

12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more
hope for a fool than for him.

13 The lazy man says, "There is a lion in the road! A
fierce lion is in the streets!"

14 As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man
on his bed.

15 The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies
him to bring it back to his mouth.

16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men
who can answer sensibly.

17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was
only joking!"

20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where
there is no talebearer, strife ceases.

21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So
is a contentious man to kindle strife.

22 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And
they go down into the inmost body.

23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart Are like earthenware
covered with silver dross.

24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up
deceit within himself;

25 When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there
are seven abominations in his heart;

26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness
will be revealed before the assembly.

27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls
a stone will have it roll back on him.

28 A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And
a flattering mouth works ruin.

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Proverbs Book #25C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #25C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 25

Verses 1-3 God needs not search into any thing; nothing can be
hid from him. But it is the honour of rulers to search out matters,
to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to self-denial.

He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his
own unworthiness. (8-10) . To be hasty in beginning strife, will bring
into difficulties. War must at length end, and might better be prevented.

It is so in private word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is
especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in
silver baskets.

Verse 13 . See what ought to be the aim of him that is trusted with
any business; to be faithful. A faithful minister, Christ's messenger,
should be thus acceptable to us. Verse 14 . He who pretends to
have received or given that which he never had, is like the morning
cloud, that disappoints those who look for rain.

Verse 15 . Be patient to bear a present hurt. Be mild to speak
without passion; for persuasive language is the most effectual
to prevail over the hardened mind. Verse 16 . God has given us
leave to use grateful things, but we are cautioned against excess.

Verse 17 . We cannot be upon good terms with our neighbours,
without discretion as well as sincerity. How much better a Friend is
God than any other friend! The oftener we come to him, the more
welcome.

Verse 18 . A false testimony is dangerous in every thing. Verse 19 .
Confidence in an unfaithful man is painful and vexatious; when we
put any stress on him, he not only fails, but makes us feel for it.

Verse 20 . We take a wrong course if we think to relieve precept
to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our
Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we
were enemies. Verse 23 . Slanders would not be so readily spoken,
if they were not readily heard. Sin, if it receives any check, becomes
cowardly.

Verse 24 . It is better to be alone, than to be joined to one who is a
hinderance to the comfort of life. Verse 25 . Heaven is a country
afar off; how refreshing is good news from thence, in the everlasting
gospel, which signifies glad tidings, and in the witness of the Spirit
with our spirits that we are God's children!

Verse 26 . When the righteous are led into sin, it is as hurtful as if
the public fountains were poisoned. Verse 27 . We must be, through
grace, dead to the pleasures of sense, and also to the praises of men.

Verse 28 . The man who has no command over his anger, is easily
robbed of peace. Let us give up ourselves to the Lord, and pray him
to put his Spirit within us, and cause us to walk in his statutes.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #25

Proverbs Book #25


PROVERBS 25
“Further Wise Sayings of Solomon”

These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of
Hezekiah king of Judah copied:

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the
glory of kings is to search out a matter.

3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to
the silversmith for jewelry.

5 Take away the wicked from before the king, And his
throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;

7 For it is better that he say to you, "Come up here,"
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of
the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

8 Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in
the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame?

9 Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not
disclose the secret to another;

10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your
reputation be ruined.

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings
of silver.

12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

13 Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful
messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul
of his masters.

14 Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and
wind without rain.

15 By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle
tongue breaks a bone.

16 Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need,
Lest you be filled with it and vomit.

17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house, Lest he
become weary of you and hate you.

18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble
Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.

20 Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a
heavy heart.

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

22 For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And
the Lord will reward you.

23 The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting
tongue an angry countenance.

24 It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

25 As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from
a far country.

26 A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is
like a murky spring and a polluted well.

27 It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one's
own glory is not glory.

28 Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a
city broken down, without walls.

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Proverbs Book #24C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #24C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 24

Verses 1-2 Envy not sinners. And let not a desire ever come into
thy mind, Oh that I could shake off restraints! (3-6) . Piety and
prudence in outward affairs, both go together to complete a wise man.

By knowledge the soul is filled with the graces and comforts of
the spirit, those precious and pleasant riches. The spirit is
strengthened for the spiritual work and the spiritual warfare,
by true wisdom.

(7-9) . A weak man thinks wisdom is too high for him, therefore
he will take no pains for it. It is bad to do evil, but worse to devise
it. Even the first risings of sin in the heart are sin, and must be
repented of.

Those that strive to make others hateful, make themselves so.

Verse 10 . Under troubles we are apt to despair of relief. But know
that his neighbour is in danger by any unjust proceeding, he is
bound to do all in his power to deliver him.

And what is it to suffer immortal souls to perish, when our
persuasions are quickened to the study of wisdom by considering
both the pleasure and the profit of it.

All men relish things that are sweet to the palate; but many have
no relish for the things that are sweet to the purified soul, and that
make us wise, by stumbling at some stone in his path; but gets up,
and goes on his way with more care and speed.

This is rather to be understood of falls into affliction, than falls into
actual sin. The godly in the land, will be quiet in the land. There
may be cause to change for the better, but have nothing to do with
them that are given change. (23-26) .

The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every
one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to
him that gave it. Verse 27 . We must prefer necessaries before
conveniences, and not go in debt.

(30-34) . See what a blessing the husbandman's calling is, and
what a wilderness this earth would be without it. See what great
difference there is in the management even of worldly affairs.

Sloth and self-indulgence are the bane of all good. When we see
fields overgrown with thorns and thistles, and the fences broken
down, we see an emblem of the far more deplorable state of many
souls.

Every vile affection grows in men's hearts; yet they compose
themselves to sleep. Let us show wisdom by doubling our
diligence in every good thing.

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Proverbs #24

Proverbs Book #24


PROVERBS 24

Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;

2 For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk
of troublemaking.

3 Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding
it is established;

4 By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious
and pleasant riches.

5 A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases
strength;

6 For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And
in a multitude of counselors there is safety.

7 Wisdom is too lofty for a fool; He does not open his
mouth in the gate.

8 He who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer.

9 The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is
an abomination to men.

10 If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength
is small.

11 Deliver those who are drawn toward death, And hold
back those stumbling to the slaughter.

12 If you say, "Surely we did not know this," Does not
He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your
soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to
each man according to his deeds?

13 My son, eat honey because it is good, And the
honeycomb which is sweet to your taste;

14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If
you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope
will not be cut off.

15 Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the
dwelling of the righteous; Do not plunder his resting
place;

16 For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise
again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.

17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not
let your heart be glad when he stumbles;

18 Lest the Lord see it, and it displease Him, And He
turn away His wrath from him.

19 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of
the wicked;

20 For there will be no prospect for the evil man; The
lamp of the wicked will be put out.

21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate
with those given to change;

22 For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows
the ruin those two can bring?


“Further Sayings of the Wise”

23 These things also belong to the wise: It is not good
to show partiality in judgment.

24 He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Him
the people will curse; Nations will abhor him.

25 But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.

27 Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself
in the field; And afterward build your house.

28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without
cause, For would you deceive with your lips?

29 Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to
me; I will render to the man according to his work."

30 I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the
vineyard of the man devoid of understanding;

31 And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its
surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was
broken down.

32 When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it
and received instruction:

33 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of
the hands to rest;

34 So shall your poverty come like a prowler, And your
need like an armed man.

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Proverbs Book #23C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #23C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 23

Verses 1-3 God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself
not understand that in this world are not happiness and a portion
for a soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them
always, cannot hold them long. (6-8) .

Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not
sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our
souls delight themselves, Isa 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake
of the Bread of life.

Verse 9 . It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine
things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold
his protection. He is their Redeemer, who will take their part; and
he is mighty, almighty.

Verses 12-16 Here is a parent instructing his child to give his
mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child:
accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove
a means of preventing his destruction. Here is a parent
encouraging his child, telling him what would be for his good.
And what a comfort it would be, if herein he answered his
disappointed; the end of his trials, and of the sinner's prosperity,
is at hand.

Verses 19-28 The gracious Saviour who purchased pardon
and peace for his people, with all the affection of a tender
parent, counsels us to hear and be wise, and is ready to
guide our hearts in his way. Here we have an earnest call to
young people, to attend to the advice of their godly parents.

If the heart be guided, the steps will be guided. Buy the truth,
and sell it not; be willing to part with any thing for it. Do not part
with it for pleasures, honours, riches, or any thing in this world.

The heart is what the great God requires. We must not think to
divide the heart between God and the world; he will have all or
none. Look to the rule of God's word, the conduct of his providence,
and the good examples of his people. Particular cautions are given
against sins most destructive to wisdom and grace in the soul.

It is really a shame to make a god of the belly.

Drunkenness stupifies men, and then all goes to ruin.

Licentiousness takes away the heart that should be given to God.
Take heed of any approaches toward this sin, it is very hard to
retreat from it. It bewitches men to their ruin.

Verses 29-35 Solomon warns against drunkenness. Those that
would be kept from sin, must keep from all the beginnings of it,
and fear coming within reach of its allurements. Foresee the
punishment, what it will at last end in, if repentance prevent not.

It makes men quarrel. Drunkards wilfully make woe and sorrow
for themselves. It makes men impure and insolent. The tongue
grows unruly; the heart utters things contrary to reason, religion,
and common civility.

It stupefies and besots men. They are in danger of death, of
damnation; as much exposed as if they slept upon the top
of a mast, yet feel secure.

They fear no peril when the terrors of the Lord are before them;
they feel no pain when the judgments of God are actually upon
them. So lost is a drunkard to virtue and honour, so wretchedly
is his conscience seared, that he is not ashamed to say, I will
seek it again.

With good reason we were bid to stop before the beginning.

Who that has common sense would contract a habit, or sell
himself to a sin, which tends to such guilt and misery, and
exposes a man every day to the danger of dying insensible,
and awaking in hell?

Wisdom seems in these chapters to take up the discourse
as at the beginning of the book. They must be considered
as the words of Christ to the sinner.

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Proverbs #23

Proverbs Book #23


PROVERBS 23

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully
what is before you;

2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given
to appetite.

3 Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive
food.

4 Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own
understanding, cease!

5 Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For
riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away
like an eagle toward heaven.

6 Do not eat the bread of a miser, Nor desire his
delicacies;

7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. "Eat and
drink!" he says to you, But his heart is not with you.

8 The morsel you have eaten, you will vomit up, And
waste your pleasant words.

9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will
despise the wisdom of your words.

10 Do not remove the ancient landmark, Nor enter the
fields of the fatherless;

11 For their Redeemer is mighty; He will plead their
cause against you.

12 Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to
words of knowledge.

13 Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you
beat him with a rod, he will not die.

14 You shall beat him with a rod, And deliver his soul
from hell.

15 My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice -
indeed, I myself;

16 Yes, my inmost being will rejoice When your lips
speak right things.

17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous
for the fear of the Lord all the day;

18 For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will
not be cut off.

19 Hear, my son, and be wise; And guide your heart in
the way.

20 Do not mix with winebibbers, Or with gluttonous
eaters of meat;

21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,
And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.

22 Listen to your father who begot you, And do not
despise your mother when she is old.

23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and
instruction and understanding.

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.

25 Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her
who bore you rejoice.

26 My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe
my ways.

27 For a harlot is a deep pit, And a seductress is a
narrow well.

28 She also lies in wait as for a victim, And increases
the unfaithful among men.

29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who
has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has
redness of eyes?

30 Those who linger long at the wine, Those who go in
search of mixed wine.

31 Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it
sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly;

32 At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like
a viper.

33 Your eyes will see strange things, And your heart
will utter perverse things.

34 Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst
of the sea, Or like one who lies at the top of the mast,
saying:

35 "They have struck me, but I was not hurt; They have
beaten me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake,
that I may seek another drink?"

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Proverbs Book #22C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #22C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 22

Verse 1 We should be more careful to do that by which we may
get and keep a good name, than to raise or add unto a great estate.

Verse 2 . Divine Providence has so ordered it, that some are rich,
and others poor, but all are guilty before God; and at the throne
of God's grace the poor are as welcome as the rich.

Verse 3 . Faith foresees the evil coming upon sinners, and
looks to Jesus Christ as the sure refuge from the storm.

Verse 4 . Where the fear of God is, there will be humility.
And much is to be enjoyed by it; spiritual riches, and
eternal life at last.

Verse 5 . The way of sin is vexatious and dangerous. But the
way of duty is safe and easy. Verse 6 . Train children, not in
the way they would go, that of their corrupt hearts, but in the
way they should go; in which, if you love them, you would
have them go. As soon as possible every child should be led
to the knowledge of the Saviour.

Verse 7 . This shows how important it is for every man to keep
out of debt. As to the things of this life, there is a difference
between the rich and the poor; but let the poor remember, it is
the Lord that made the difference.

Verse 8 . The power which many abuse, will soon fail them.

Verse 9 . He that seeks to relieve the wants and miseries of
others shall be blessed.

Verse 10 . Profane scoffers and revilers disturb the peace.

Verse 11 . God will be the Friend of a man in whose spirit there
is no guile; this honour have all the saints. Verse 12 . God turns
the counsels and designs of treacherous men to their own
confusion. Verse 13 . The slothful man talks of a lion without,
but considers not his real danger from the devil, that roaring
lion within, and from his own slothfulness, which kills him.

Verse 14 . The vile sin of licentiousness commonly besots the
mind beyond recovery. Verse 15 . Sin is foolishness, it is in the
heart, there is an inward inclination to sin: children bring it into
the world with them; and it cleaves close to the soul. We all
need to be corrected by our heavenly Father.

Verse 16 . We are but stewards, and must distribute what God
intrusts to our care, according to his will. (17-21) . To these
words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the
heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and
dependence on him, is the foundation of all practical religion.

The way to know the certainty of the that robs and oppresses
the poor, does so at his peril. And if hearts have so much tinder
in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw
about the sparks of their passion, who, by folly or other carelessness,
waste what they have.

Verse 28 . We are taught not to trespass on another man's right.
And it is hard to find a truly industrious man. Such a man will rise.
Seest thou a man diligent in the business of religion? He is likely
to excel. Let us then be diligent in God's work.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #22

Proverbs Book #22


PROVERBS 22

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor have this in common, The Lord
is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the
simple pass on and are punished.

4 By humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches and
honor and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He
who guards his soul will be far from them.

6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he
is old he will not depart from it.

7 The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is
servant to the lender.

8 He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, And the rod of
his anger will fail.

9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he
gives of his bread to the poor.

10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.

11 He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his
lips, The king will be his friend.

12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, But He
overthrows the words of the faithless.

13 The lazy man says, "There is a lion outside! I shall
be slain in the streets!"

14 The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; He who
is abhorred by the Lord will fall there.

15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of correction will drive it far from him.

16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to
poverty.


“Sayings of the Wise”

17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;

18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within
you; Let them all be fixed upon your lips,

19 So that your trust may be in the Lord; I have
instructed you today, even you.

20 Have I not written to you excellent things Of counsels
and knowledge,

21 That I may make you know the certainty of the words
of truth, That you may answer words of truth To those
who send to you?

22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Nor oppress
the afflicted at the gate;

23 For the Lord will plead their cause, And plunder
the soul of those who plunder them.

24 Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a
furious man do not go,

25 Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.

26 Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge,
One of those who is surety for debts;

27 If you have nothing with which to pay, Why should
he take away your bed from under you?

28 Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers
have set.

29 Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will
stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown
men

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #21C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #21C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 21

Verse 1 The believer, perceiving that the Lord rules every heart
as he sees fit, like the husbandman who turns the water through
his grounds as he pleases, seeks to have his own heart, and the
hearts of others, directed in his faith, fear, and love.

Verse 2 . We are partial in judging ourselves and our actions.

Verse 3 . Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward
devotions will excuse unrighteousness. Verse 4 . Sin is the pride,
the ambition, the glory, the joy, and the business of wicked men.

Verse 5 . The really diligent employ foresight as well as labour.

Verse 6 . While men seek wealth by unlawful practices, they seek
death. Verse 7 . Injustice will return upon the sinner, and will destroy
him here and for ever. Verse 8 . The way of mankind by nature is
froward and strange.

Verse 9 . It is best to shun bitter contention by pouring out the heart
before God. For by prudence and patience, with constant prayer,
the cross may be removed. Verse10 . The evil desires of a wicked
man's heart, lead to baseness in his conduct.

Verse 11 . The simple may be made wise by punishments on the
wicked, and by instructions to those who are willing to be taught.

Verse 12 . Good men envy not the prosperity of evil-doers; they
see there is a curse on them. Verse 13 . Such as oppress the
poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according
to their ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect
to do justice, stop their ears at the cry of the poor.

But doubtless care is to be used in the exercise of charity.

Verse 14 . If money can conquer the fury of the passions, shall
reason, the fear of God, and the command of Christ, be too
weak to bridle them? Verse 15 . There is true pleasure only in
the practice of religion.

Verse 16 . Of all wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in
the most dangerous condition who turn aside into the ways
of darkness. Yet there is hope even for them in the all-
sufficient Saviour; but let them flee to him without delay.

Verse 17 . A life of worldly pleasure brings ruin on men.

Verse 18 . The righteous is often delivered out of trouble, and
the wicked comes in his stead, and so seems as a ransom for
him. Verse 19 . Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of all relations.

Verse 20 . The plenty obtained by prudence, industry, and
frugality, is desirable. But the foolish misspend what they
have upon their lusts.

Verse 21 . True repentance and faith will lead him that relies
on the mercy of God in Christ, to follow after righteousness
and mercy in his own conduct. Verse 22 . Those that have
wisdom, often do great things, even against those confident
of their strength.

Verse 23 . It is our great concern to keep our souls from being
entangled and disquieted. Verse 24 . Pride and haughtiness
make men passionate; such continually deal in wrath, misery of
the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by
which they might get an honest livelihood; yet their hearts cease
not to covet riches, pleasures, and honours, which cannot
be obtained without labour.

But the righteous and industrious have their desires satisfied.

Verse 27 . When holiness is pretended, but wickedness intended,
that especially is an abomination. Verse 28 . The doom of a false
witness is certain. Verse 29 . A wicked man bids defiance to the
terrors of the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good man
asks, What after all, our safety and salvation are only of the Lord.

In our spiritual warfare we must arm ourselves with the whole
armour of God; but our strength must be in the Lord, and in the
power of his might.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #21

Proverbs Book #21


PROVERBS 21

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the
rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.

2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the
Lord weighs the hearts.

3 To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to
the Lord than sacrifice.

4 A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the
wicked are sin.

5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But
those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.

6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting
fantasy of those who seek death.

7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because
they refuse to do justice.

8 The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the
pure, his work is right.

9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a
house shared with a contentious woman.

10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor
finds no favor in his eyes.

11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives
knowledge.

12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the
wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.

13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will
also cry himself and not be heard.

14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind
the back, strong wrath.

15 It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction
will come to the workers of iniquity.

16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will
rest in the assembly of the dead.

17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who
loves wine and oil will not be rich.

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And
the unfaithful for the upright.

19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a
contentious and angry woman.

20 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling
of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.

21 He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life,
righteousness and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings
down the trusted stronghold.

23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul
from troubles.

24 A proud and haughty man - "Scoffer" is his name; He
acts with arrogant pride.

25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands
refuse to labor.

26 He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous
gives and does not spare.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How
much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

28 A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears
him will speak endlessly.

29 A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright,
he establishes his way.

30 There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel
against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the Lord.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #20C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #20C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 20

Verse 1 It seems hard to believe that men of the greatest abilities,
as well as the ignorant, should render themselves fools and
madmen, merely for the taste or excitement produced by strong
liquors. Verse 2 . How formidable kings are to those who provoke
them! How much more foolish then is it to provoke the King of kings!

Verse 3 . To engage in quarrels is the greatest folly that can be.
Yield, and even give up just demands, for peace' sake.

Verse 4 . He who labours and endures hardship in his seed-time
for eternity, will be properly diligent as to his earthly business.

Verse 5 . Though many capable of giving wise counsel are silent,
yet something may be drawn from them, which will reward those
who obtain it. Verse 6 . It is hard to find those that have done, and
will do more good than they speak, or care to hear spoken of.

Verse 7 . A good man is not liable to uneasiness in contriving what
he shall do, or in reflecting on what he has done, as those who walk
in deceit. And his family fare better for his sake. Verse 8 . If great
men are good men, they may do much good, and prevent very much
evil.

Verse 9 . Some can say, Through grace, we are cleaner than
we have been; but it was the work of the Holy Spirit.

Verse 10 . See the various deceits men use, of which the love of
money is the root. The Lord will not bless what is thus gotten.

Verse 11 . Parents should observe their children, that they may
manage them accordingly. Verse 12 . All our powers and faculties
are from God, and are to be employed for him.

Verse 13 . Those that indulge themselves, may expect to want
necessaries, which should have been gotten by honest labour.

Verse 14 . Men use arts to get a good bargain, and to buy cheap;
whereas a man ought to be ashamed of a fraud and a lie.

Verse 15 . He that prefers true knowledge to riches, follows the
ways of religion and happiness. If we really believed this truth,
the word of God would be valued as it deserves, and the world
would lose its tempting influence.

Verse 16 . Those ruin themselves who entangle themselves in
rash suretiship. Also those who are in league with abandoned
women. Place no confidence in either.

Verse 17 . Wealth gotten by fraud may be sweet, for the carnal
mind takes pleasure in the success of wicked devices; but it will
be bitter in the reflection. Verse 18 . Especially we need advice
in spiritual warfare. The word and Spirit of God are the best
counsellors in every point.

Verse 19 . Those dearly buy their own praise, who put confidence
in a man because he speaks fairly. Verse 20 . An undutiful child
will become very miserable. Never let him expect any peace or
comfort.

Verse 21 . An estate suddenly raised, is often as suddenly ruined.

Verse 22 . Wait on the Lord, attend his pleasure, and he will
protect thee. Verse 23 . A bargain made by fraud will prove a
losing bargain in the end. Verse 24 . How can we form plans,
and conduct business, independently of the Lord?

Verse 25 . The evasions men often use with their own consciences
show how false and deceitful man is. Verse 26 . Justice should
crush the wicked, and separate them from the virtuous.

Verse 27 . The rational soul and conscience are as a lamp
within us, which should be used in examining our dispositions
and motives with the revealed will of God. Verse 28 . Mercy
and truth are the glories of God's throne. Verse 29 . Both
young and old have their advantages; and let neither despise
or envy the other.

Verse 30 . Severe rebukes sometimes do a great deal of good.
But such is the corruption of nature, that men are loth to be
rebuked for their sins. If God uses severe afflictions, to purify
our hearts and fit us for his service, we have cause to be very
thankful.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #20

Proverbs Book 20


For the last 2 weeks, all I've concentrated on is 'all things Katrina.'

Our Church, New Hope (http://www.newhopetn.org/) has
been involved with Katrina at ...(http://www.disastercare.com/)
as well as a physical move to a new campus.

I've had zero time for this blog. I apologize.

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Proverbs 20

Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever
is led astray by it is not wise.

2 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own
life.

3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since
any fool can start a quarrel.

4 The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will
beg during harvest and have nothing.

5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, But
a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who
can find a faithful man?

7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children
are blessed after him.

8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters
all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, "I have made my heart clean, I am pure
from my sin"?

10 Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both
alike, an abomination to the Lord.

11 Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he
does is pure and right.

12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has
made them both.

13 Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open
your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.

14 "It is good for nothing," cries the buyer; But when
he has gone his way, then he boasts.

15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies, But the
lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16 Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.

17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But
afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

18 Plans are established by counsel; By wise counsel
wage war.

19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with
his lips.

20 Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp
will be put out in deep darkness.

21 An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning Will
not be blessed at the end.

22 Do not say, "I will recompense evil"; Wait for the
Lord, and He will save you.

23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord, And
dishonest scales are not good.

24 A man's steps are of the Lord; How then can a man
understand his own way?

25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something
as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.

26 A wise king sifts out the wicked, And brings the
threshing wheel over them.

27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching
all the inner depths of his heart.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness
he upholds his throne.

29 The glory of young men is their strength, And the
splendor of old men is their gray head.

30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, As do stripes the
inner depths of the heart.

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Proverbs and Katrina

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Proverbs and Katrina Preparations
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Due to our current preparations for a variety of activities we’re planning centered around our upcoming efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, there is no time for a ‘normal’ post today.

(Notice how late in the day this post was made.)

Perhaps I'll get to it tomorrow ... but the victims of Hurricane Katrina are a lot more important than my posting in this blog today ...

Our Church, New Hope, is FEMA–registered and FEMA–certified. As soon as we get marching orders from FEMA, we’re out of here ...

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Yes – our new site needs a lot of work, but it’s open and it’s functional. Your donation is tax deductible - and it's REAL help you can give right now.

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Thank you -
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Proverbs Book #19C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #19C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 19

Verse 1 A poor man who fears God, is more honourable and
happy, than a man without wisdom and grace, however rich or
advanced in rank. Verse 2 . What good can the soul do, if without
knowledge? And he sins who will not take time to ponder the path
of his feet.

Verse 3 . Men run into troubles by their own folly, and then fret at
the appointments of God. Verse 4 . Here we may see how strong
is men's love of money. Verse 5 . Those that tell lies in discourse,
are in a fair way to be guilty of bearing false-witness.

Verse 6 . We are without excuse if we do not love God with all our
hearts. His gifts to us are past number, and all the gifts of men to
us are fruits of his bounty.

Verse 7 . Christ was left by all his disciples; but the Father
was with him. It encourages our faith that he had so large
an experience of the sorrows of poverty. Verse 8 . Those
only love their souls aright that get true wisdom.

Verse 9 . Lying is a damning, destroying sin.

Verse 10 . A man that has not wisdom and grace, has no right
or title to true joy. It is very unseemly for one who is a servant
to sin, to oppress God's free-men.

Verse 11 . He attains the most true glory who endeavours most
steadily to overcome evil with good. Verse 12 . Christ is a King,
whose wrath against his enemies will be as the roaring of a lion,
and his favour to his people as the refreshing dew. Verse 13 .

It shows the vanity of the world, that we are liable to the greatest
griefs where we promise ourselves the greatest comfort.

Verse 14 . A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than
house and riches. Verse 15 . A sluggish, slothful disposition
makes men poor; it brings them to want. And this applies both
to the present life and that which is to come.

Verse 16 . If we keep God's word, God's word will keep us
from every thing really hurtful. We abuse the doctrine of free
grace, if we think that it does away the necessity and advantage
of obedience. Those that live at random must die. This truth is
clearly taught in words enough to alarm the stoutest sinner.

Verse 17 . God has chosen the poor of this world, to be rich in
faith, and heirs of his kingdom. Verse 18 . When parents keep
under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children
a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.

Verse 19 . The spared and spoiled child is likely to become a
man of great wrath. Verse 20 . Those that would be wise in
their latter end, must be taught and ruled when young.

Verse 21 . What should we desire, but that all our purposes
may agree with God's holy will? Verse 22 . It is far better to
have a heart to do good, and want ability for it, than to have
ability for it, and want a heart to it.

Verse 23 . Those that live in the fear of God, shall get safety,
satisfaction, and true and complete happiness.

Verse 24 . Indolence, when indulged, so grows upon people,
that they have no heart to do the most needful things for
themselves. Verse 25 . A gentle rebuke goes farthest with a
man of understanding.

Verse 26 . The young man who wastes his father's substance,
or makes his aged mother destitute, is hateful, and will come
to disgrace. Verse 27 . It is the wisdom of young men to dread
hearing such talk as puts loose and evil principles into the mind.

Verse 28 . Those are the worst of sinners, who are glad of an
opportunity to sin. Verse 29 . The unbelief of man shall not
make God's threatenings of no effect. Christ himself, when
bearing sins not his own, was not spared.

Justice and judgment took hold of our blessed Surety; and
will God spare obstinate sinners?

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Proverbs #19

Proverbs #19


PROVERBS 19

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one
who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge,
And he sins who hastens with his feet.

3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart
frets against the Lord.

4 Wealth makes many friends, But the poor is separated
from his friend.

5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who
speaks lies will not escape.

6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man
is a friend to one who gives gifts.

7 All the brothers of the poor hate him; How much more
do his friends go far from him! He may pursue them with
words, yet they abandon him.

8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps
understanding will find good.

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who
speaks lies shall perish.

10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool, Much less for a
servant to rule over princes.

11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And
his glory is to overlook a transgression.

12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But
his favor is like dew on the grass.

13 A foolish son is the ruin of his father, And the
contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.

14 Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the Lord.

15 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle
person will suffer hunger.

16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he
who is careless of his ways will die.

17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, And
He will pay back what he has given.

18 Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set
your heart on his destruction.

19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if
you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you
may be wise in your latter days.

21 There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless
the Lord's counsel - that will stand.

22 What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man
is better than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it
will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with
evil.

24 A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not
so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary;
Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern
knowledge.

26 He who mistreats his father and chases away his
mother Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

27 Cease listening to instruction, my son, And you will
stray from the words of knowledge.

28 A disreputable witness scorns justice, And the mouth
of the wicked devours iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings
for the backs of fools.

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Proverbs Book #18C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #18C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 18


Verse 1 If we would get knowledge and grace, we must try all
methods of improving ourselves. Verse 2 . Those make nothing
to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have
something to make a show with. Verse 3 . As soon as sin entered,
shame followed.

Verse 4 . The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer,
continually supplies words of wisdom. Verse 5 . The merits of
a cause do to themselves by their ungoverned tongues!

Verse 8 . How base are those that sow contention! and what
fatal effects may be expected from small beginnings of jealousy!

Verse 9 . Omissions of duty, and in duty, are fatal to the soul, as
well as commissions( ) Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower
for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence
of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world!

It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it
will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just
wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour.

Verse 12 . After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall
comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility.

Verse 13 . Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame.
Verse 14 . Firmness of mind supports under many pains and
trials. But when the conscience is tortured with remorse, no
human fortitude can bear the misery; what then will hell be?

Verse 15 . We must get knowledge, not only into our heads,
but into our hearts. Verse 16 . Blessed be the Lord, who makes
us welcome to come to his throne, without money and without
price. May his gifts make room for him in our souls.

Verse 17 . It is well to listen to our enemies, that we may form
a better judgment of ourselves. Verse 18 . It was customary
sometimes to refer matters to God, by casting lots, with solemn
prayer.

The profaning the lot, by using it in matters of diversion, or
coveting what belongs to others, forms an objection to this now.
Verse 19 . Great care must be taken to prevent quarrels among
relations and those under obligations to each other. Wisdom and
grace make it easy to forgive; but corruption makes it difficult.

Verse 20 . The belly is here put for the heart, as elsewhere;
and what that is filled with, our satisfaction will be accordingly,
and our inward peace. Verse 21 . Many a one has caused
his own death, or the death of others, by a false or injurious
tongue.

Verse 22 . A good wife is a great blessing to a man, and it is a
token of Divine favour. Verse 23 . Poverty tells men they must
not order or demand. And at the throne of God's grace we are
all poor, and must use entreaties.

Verse 24 . Christ Jesus never will forsake those who trust in and
love him. May we be such friends to others, for our Master's sake.

Having loved his own, which were in the world, he loved them
unto the end; and we are his friends if we do whatever he
commands us, ( John 15:14 ) .

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Proverbs #18

Proverbs #18


PROVERBS 18

A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He
rages against all wise judgment.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in
expressing his own heart.

3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with
dishonor comes reproach.

4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The
wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.

5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or
to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth
calls for blows.

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are
the snare of his soul.

8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And
they go down into the inmost body.

9 He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who
is a great destroyer.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous
run to it and are safe.

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a
high wall in his own esteem.

12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And
before honor is humility.

13 He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is
folly and shame to him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?

15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And
the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him
before great men.

17 The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until
his neighbor comes and examines him.

18 Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps
the mighty apart.

19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong
city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20 A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit
of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall
be filled.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.

22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And
obtains favor from the Lord.

23 The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers
roughly.

24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But
there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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Proverbs Book #17C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #17C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 17

Verse 1 These words recommend family love and peace, as
needful for the comfort of human life. Verse 2 . The wise
servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of
the family, than a profligate son. Verse 3 . God tries the heart
by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the
heart of the believer.

Verse 4 . Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to
those that live in sin. Verse 5 . Those that laugh at poverty, treat
God's providence and precepts with contempt. Verse 6 . It is an
honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to
them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.

Verse 7 . A fool, in Solomon's Proverbs, signifies a wicked
man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his
conversation contradicts it. Verse 8 . Those who set their
hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence
should the gifts of God have on our hearts!

Verse 9 . The way to preserve peace is to make the best of
every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against
ourselves. Verse 10 . A gentle reproof will enter, not only into
the head, but into the heart of a wise man.

Verse 11 . Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let
loose upon an evil man. Verse 12 . Let us watch over our own
passions, and avoid the company of furious men.

Verse 13 . To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so,
brings a curse upon his family. Verse 14 . What danger there
is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave
it off, if it were possible, before you begin.

Verse 15 . It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to
condemn those who are not guilty. Verse 16 . Man's neglect
of God's favour and his own interest is very absurd.

Verse 17 . No change of outward circumstances should
abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend,
except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence.

In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious
fulfilment. Verse 18 . Let not any wrong their families. Yet
Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of
Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond.

Verse 19 . If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet
mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who
affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin.

Verse 20 . There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have
paid dear for an unbridled tongue. Verse 21 . This speaks very
plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how
grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child.

Verse 22 . It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be
cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives
us hearts to be cheerful. Verse 23 . The wicked are ready to
part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer
for their crimes.

Verse 24 . The prudent man keeps the word of God continually
in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue
any purpose with steadiness.

Verse 25 . Wicked children despise the authority of their father,
and the tenderness of their mother. Verse 26 . It is very wrong
to find fault wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by
the good government of his tongue.

He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God
knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he
cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.

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Proverbs #17

Proverbs #17


PROVERBS 17

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full
of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame,
And will share an inheritance among the brothers.

3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for
gold, But the Lord tests the hearts.

4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens
eagerly to a spiteful tongue.

5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is
glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

6 Children's children are the crown of old men, And the
glory of children is their father.

7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less
lying lips to a prince.

8 A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its
possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who
repeats a matter separates friends.

10 Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a
hundred blows on a fool.

11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel
messenger will be sent against him.

12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than
a fool in his folly.

13 Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart
from his house.

14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the
just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

16 Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price
of wisdom, Since he has no heart for it?

17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for
adversity.

18 A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes surety for his friend.

19 He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who
exalts his gate seeks destruction.

20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he
who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.

21 He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow, And
the father of a fool has no joy.

22 A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken
spirit dries the bones.

23 A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To
pervert the ways of justice.

24 Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness
to her who bore him.

26 Also, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to
strike princes for their uprightness.

27 He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of
understanding is of a calm spirit.

28 Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

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Proverbs Book #16C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #16C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 16

Verse 1 The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart
for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient
of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good.

Verse 2 . Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial
judges respecting our own conduct.

Verse 3 . Roll the burden of thy care upon God, and leave
it with him, by faith and dependence on him. Verse 4 . God
makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance
on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction
at last.

Verse 5 . Though sinners strengthen themselves and one
another, they shall not escape God's judgments.

Verse 6 . By the mercy and truth of God in Christ Jesus, the
sins of believers are taken away, and the power of sin is
broken. Verse 7 . He that has all hearts in his hand, can
make a man's enemies to be at peace with him.

Verse 8 . A small estate, honestly come by, will turn to better
account than a great estate ill-gotten. Verse 9 . If men make
God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their
steps by his Spirit and grace.

Verse 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in
the fear of God. Verse 11 . To observe justice in dealings
between man and man is God's appointment. Verse 12 . The
ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best
security.

Verse 13 . Put those in power who know how to get the favour
of an earthly prince, and throw themselves out of God's favour.

Verse 16 . There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting
wisdom. Verse 17 . A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance
from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in
Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ.

Verse 18 . When men defy God's judgments, and think
themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door.
Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves.

Verse 19 . Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world,
is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an
enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good.

Verse 21 . The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will
be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining
talents. Verse 22 . As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man
to his friends and neighbours. Verse 23 . The wise man's self-
knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to
others.

Verse 24 . The word of God cures the diseases that weaken
our souls. Verse 25 . This is caution to all, to take heed of
deceiving themselves as to their souls. Verse 26 . We must l
abour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we
must perish and be needful to do good.

The whisperer separates friends: what a mischief they can by
force and violence, and are blind to the result. Verse 31 . Old
people especially should be found in the way of religion and
godliness. Verse 32 . To overcome our own passions, requires
more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.

Verse 33 . All the disposal of Providence concerning our affairs,
we must look upon to be the determining what we referred to
God; and we must be reconciled to them accordingly.

Blessed are those that give themselves up to the will of God; for
he knows what is good for them.

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Proverbs #16

Proverbs #16


PROVERBS 16

The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the
answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But
the Lord weighs the spirits.

3 Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will
be established.

4 The Lord has made all for Himself, Yes, even the
wicked for the day of doom.

5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the
Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

6 In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

7 When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his
enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast
revenues without justice.

9 A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs
his steps.

10 Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth
must not transgress in judgment.

11 Honest weights and scales are the Lord's; All the
weights in the bag are His work.

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they
love him who speaks what is right.

14 As messengers of death is the king's wrath, But a
wise man will appease it.

15 In the light of the king's face is life, And his
favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get
understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit
before a fall.

19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than
to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And
whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart will be called prudent, And
sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has
it. But the correction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds
learning to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the
soul and health to the bones.

25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end
is the way of death.

26 The person who labors, labors for himself, For his
hungry mouth drives him on.

27 An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips
like a burning fire.

28 A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates
the best of friends.

29 A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in
a way that is not good.

30 He winks his eye to devise perverse things; He purses
his lips and brings about evil.

31 The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is
found in the way of righteousness.

32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision
is from the Lord.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #15C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #15C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 15

Verse 1 A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness
than with passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words.

Verse 2 . He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the
good of others.

Verse 3 . Secret sins, services, and sorrows, are under God's
eye. This speaks comfort to saints, and terror to sinners.

Verse 4 . A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences,
by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and
it reconciles parties at variance.

Verse 5 . If instruction is despised, reprove men rather than suffer
them to go on undisturbed in the way to ruin.

Verse 6 . The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and
suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the
fear of death more distressing. Verse 7 . We use knowledge
aright when we disperse it; but the heart of the foolish has
nothing to stead of Christ's atonement, or in the place of holy
obedience.

Praying graces are his gift, and the work of his Spirit, with
which he is well pleased.

Verse 10 . He that hates reproof shall perish in his sins, since
he would not be parted from them. Verse 11 . There is nothing
that can be hid from the eyes of God, not even man's thoughts.
Verse 12 . A scorner cannot bear to reflect seriously within his
own heart. Verse 13 . A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit,
springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects,
renders a man uneasy to himself and others.

Verse 14 . A wise man seeks to gain more wisdom, growing
in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. But a carnal mind
rests contented, flattering itself. Verse 15 . Some are much
in affliction, and of a sorrowful spirit. Such are to be pitied,
prayed for, and comforted.

And others serve God with gladness of heart, and it prompts
their obedience, yet they should rejoice with trembling little; the
Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations
which are with the wealth of the wicked.

Verse 18 . He that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife,
but appeases it, if kindled. Verse 19 . Those who have no
heart to their work, pretend that they cannot do their work
without hardship and danger. And thus many live always in
doubt about their state, because always in neglect of some
duty.

Verse 20 . Those who treat an aged mother or a father with
contempt or neglect, show their own folly. Verse 21 . Such as
are truly wise, study that their thoughts, words, and actions
should be regular, sincere, and holy.

Verse 22 . If men will not take time and pains to deliberate,
they are not likely to bring any thing to pass.

Verse 23 . Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the
occasions. Verse 24 . A good man sets his affections on
things above; his way leads directly thither.

Verse 25 . Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are
in affliction God will support. Verse 26 . The thoughts of wicked
men offend Him who knows the heart.

Verse 27 . The covetous man lets none of his family have rest
or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects
that bring ruin. Verse 28 . A good man is proved to be a wise
man by this; he governs his tongue well. Verse 29 . God sets
himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance.

Verse 30 . How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the good
report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ! Verse 31 . Faithful,
friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.

Verse 32 . Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they
prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please
the body. Verse 33 . The fear of the Lord will dispose us to
search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to
follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit.

While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of
God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #15

Proverbs #15


PROVERBS 15

A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word
stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But
the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch
on the evil and the good.

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness
in it breaks the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father's instruction, But he who
receives correction is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart
of the fool does not do so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the
Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.

10 Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And he who hates correction will die.

11 Hell and Destruction are before the Lord; So how
much more the hearts of the sons of men.

12 A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor
will he go to the wise.

13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by
sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks
knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on
foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who
is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than
great treasure with trouble.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a
fatted calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow
to anger allays contention.

19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man
despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude
of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word
spoken in due season, how good it is!

24 The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he
may turn away from hell below.

25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, But
He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the
Lord, But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the
prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good
report makes the bones healthy.

31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide
among the wise.

32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #14C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #14C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 14


Verse 1 A woman who has no fear of God, who is wilful and
wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her family,
as if she plucked her house down. Verse 2 . Here are grace and
sin in their true colours.

Those that despise God's precepts and promises, despise
God and all his power and mercy. Verse 3 . Pride grows from
that root of bitterness which is in the heart. The root must be
plucked up, or we cannot conquer this branch. The prudent
words of wise men get them out of difficulties.

Verse 4 . There can be no advantage without something which,
though of little moment, will affright the indolent.

Verse 5 . A conscientious witness will not dare to represent
anything otherwise than according to his knowledge. Verse 6 .
A scorner treats Divine things with contempt. He that feels
his ignorance and unworthiness will search the Scriptures in
a humble spirit. Verse 7 . We discover a wicked man if there
is no savour of piety in his discourse.

Verse 8 . We are travellers, whose concern is, not to spy out
wonders, but to get to their journey's end; to understand the
rules we are to walk by, also the ends we are to walk toward.
The bad man cheats himself, and goes on in his mistake.

Verse 9 . Foolish and profane men consider sin a mere trifle,
to be made light of rather than mourned over. Fools mock at
the sin-offering; but those that make light of sin, make light of
Christ.

Verse 10 . We do not know what stings of conscience, or
consuming passions, torment the prosperous sinner. Nor does
the world know the peace of mind a serious Christian enjoys,
even in poverty and sickness. Verse 11 . Sin ruins many great
families; whilst righteousness often raises and strengthens even
mean families.

Verse 12 . The ways of carelessness, of worldliness, and of
sensuality, seem right to those that walk in them; but self-
deceivers prove self-destroyers. See the vanity of carnal mirth.

Verse 14 . Of all sinners backsliders will have the most terror
when they reflect on their own ways. Verse 15 . Eager readiness
to believe what others say, has ever proved mischievous. The whole
world was thus ruined at first. The man who is spiritually wise,
depends on the Saviour alone for acceptance. He is watchful
against the enemies of his salvation, by taking heed to God's
word.

Verse 16 . Holy fear guards against every thing unholy.

Verse 17 . An angry man is to be pitied as well as blamed; but
the revengeful is more hateful. Verse 18 . Sin is the shame of
sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise.

Verse 19 . Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's
people. Verse 20 . Friendship in the world is governed by self-
interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us.

Verse 21 . To despise a man for his employment or appearance
is a sin. Verse 22 . How wisely those consult their own interest,
who not only do good, but devise it! Verse 23 . Labour of the
head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's
religion runs all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing.

Verse 24 . The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their
usefulness. Verse 25 . An upright man will venture. Those
who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a
strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved.

Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape
the snares of death. Verse 28 . Let all that wish well to
the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may
be added to his church.

Verse 29 . A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who
is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known.

Verse 30 . An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends
to health. Verse 31 . To oppress the poor is to reproach our
Creator. Verse 32 . The wicked man has his soul forced from
him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But
godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death,
have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has given
them.

Verse 33 . Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the
affections and tempers. Verse 34 . Piety and holiness always
promote industry, sobriety, and honesty.

Verse 35 . The great King who reigns over heaven and earth,
will reward faithful servants who honour his gospel by the proper
discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the
services of the lowest.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #14

Proverbs #14


PROVERBS 14

The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls
it down with her hands.

2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, But
he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips
of the wise will preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much
increase comes by the strength of an ox.

5 A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness
will utter lies.

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But
knowledge is easy to him who understands.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do
not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger
does not share its joy.

11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the
tent of the upright will flourish.

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its
end is the way of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end
of mirth may be grief.

14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own
ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.

15 The simple believes every word, But the prudent
considers well his steps.

16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool
rages and is self-confident.

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of
wicked intentions is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are
crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil will bow before the good, And the wicked
at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,
But the rich has many friends.

21 He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has
mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy
and truth belong to those who devise good.

23 In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter
leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches, But the
foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivers souls, But a deceitful
witness speaks lies.

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To
turn one away from the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is a king's honor, But in
the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

30 A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is
rottenness to the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness, But the
righteous has a refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach
to any people.

35 The king's favor is toward a wise servant, But his
wrath is against him who causes shame.

God Bless you -
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