Proverbs Book #11C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #11C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 11


Verse 1 However men may make light of giving short weight
or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they
are an abomination to the Lord. Verse 2 . Considering how
safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the
lowly is wisdom. Verse 3 . An honest man's principles are
fixed, therefore his way is plain.

Verse 4 . The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin
will be its own punishment. Verse 7 . When a godly man dies,
all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes
vanish. Verse 8 . The righteous are often wonderfully kept
from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in
their stead.

Verse 9 . Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful
objections against the truths of down.

Verse 12 . A man of understanding does not judge of others
by their success. Verse 13 . A faithful man will not disclose
what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the
real good of society require it. Verse 14 . We shall often find
it to our advantage to advise with others.

Verse 15 . The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our
ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But
here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies. Verse 16 . A pious
and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong
men keep possession of wealth.

Verse 17 . A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to
those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and
punishes himself.

Verse 18 . He that makes it his business to do good, shall
have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it.
Verse 19 . True holiness is true happiness. The more violent
a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own
destruction. Verse 20 . Nothing is more hateful to God, than
hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God
delights in such as aim and act with uprightness.

Verse 21 . Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners.

Verse 22 . Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion
or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments.
Verse 23 . The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall
return upon themselves. Verse 24 . A man may grow poor by
not paying just debts, not relieving the poor, not allowing needful
expenses. Let men be ever so saving of what they have, if God
appoints, it comes to nothing.

Verse 25 . Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly
deals with his people according to the measure by which they
deal with their brethren. Verse 26 . We must not hoard up the gifts
of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage.

Verse 27 . Seeking mischief is here set against seeking good;
for those that are not doing good are doing hurt, even to themselves.
Verse 28 . The true believer is a branch of the living Vine. When
those that take root in the world wither, those who are grafted into
Christ shall be fruitful.

Verse 29 . He that brings trouble upon himself and his family,
by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep
and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind,
or to satisfy himself with it. Verse 30 . The righteous are as
trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of
that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many.

Verse 31 . Even the righteous, when they offend on earth,
shall meet with sharp corrections; much more will the wicked
meet the due reward of their sins.

Let us then seek those blessings which our Surety purchased
by his sufferings and death; let us seek to copy his example,
and to keep his commandments.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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