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.

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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

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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 ...

If you really want to help, go to our brand new site at ...

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... and make a donation.

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.

If you’d also like to see our Church website (currently being redesigned) – it’s at http://www.newhopetn.org/.

Thank you -
Chip

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?

God Bless you -
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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.

God Bless you -
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