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.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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