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.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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