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.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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