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 -
Chip Tarver
“The B2B Relationship Pro”
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