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 -
Chip Tarver
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