Proverbs #31 with Commentary

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Proverbs Book #31 with Commentary
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NOTE FROM CHIP: This is the last Book of Proverbs, and the last post to this particular blog.

I have endeavored to keep all the other posts 'pure' - e.g. have nothing posted here except the actual Books of Proverbs (NKJV) and the Commentaries from Matthew Henry's collection.

Since this is the last Book - and it's quoted so often these days - I included both the Book and the Commentary here in one post.

Proverbs 31 is at times used in the Church of today as a model for a 'super-woman' - and you'll occasionally hear someone say, "She's a Proverbs 31 woman."

I used to think there was no such woman. Then I was incredibly Blessed to marry one. She went to be with the Lord on 2/5/05 and she is surely missed by everyone who knew her. But those of us who knew her (and know the Lord) also know it's just a matter of time (for us) until we see her again.

MY POINT: There ARE Proverbs 31 women on the earth today. You just have to find them.

I hope this Proverbs blog has Blessed you - and continues to Bless people as you send people to see it. Proverbs' widsom is timeless. This blog is also avalable as an email series you can send out. If you're intrested in getting a copy, please email me at Chip@FirstContactSecrets.com, and put "Your Proverbs Email Series" in the subject line. God Bless you today ...

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PROVERBS 31
“The Words of King Lemuel's Mother”

The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:

2 What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son
of my vows?

3 Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to
that which destroys kings.

4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to
drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink;

5 Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the
justice of all the afflicted.

6 Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine
to those who are bitter of heart.

7 Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his
misery no more.

8 Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of
all who are appointed to die.

9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the
cause of the poor and needy.


“The Virtuous Wife”

10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far
above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will
have no lack of gain.

12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her
life.

13 She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with
her hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food
from afar.

15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides
food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.

16 She considers a field and buys it; From her profits
she plants a vineyard.

17 She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her
arms.

18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her
lamp does not go out by night.

19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her
hand holds the spindle.

20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches
out her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all
her household is clothed with scarlet.

22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine
linen and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits
among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies
sashes for the merchants.

25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice
in time to come.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is
the law of kindness.

27 She watches over the ways of her household, And does
not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her
husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all."

30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman
who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own
works praise her in the gates.


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 31

An exhortation to king Lemuel to take heed of sin, and to do duties.

(1-9) The description of a virtuous woman.

(10-31) Verses 1-9 When children are under the mother's eye,
she has an opportunity of fashioning their minds aright. Those
who are grown up, should often call to mind the good teaching
they received when children.

The many awful instances of promising characters who have been
ruined by vile women, and love of wine, should warn every one to
avoid these evils.

Wine is to be used for want or medicine. Every creature of God is
good, and wine, though abused, has its use. By the same rule,
due praise and consolation should be used as cordials to the
dejected and tempted, not administered to the confident and
self-sufficient.

All in authority should be more carefully temperate even than other
men; and should be protectors of those who are unable or afraid to
plead their own cause. Our blessed Lord did not decline the bitterest
dregs of the cup of sorrow put into his hands; but he puts the cup of
consolation into the hands of his people, and causes those to rejoice
who are in the deepest distress.

Verses 10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those
days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation.
She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem
and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her.

1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for
him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business
to do him good.

2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in
them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early.
She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business.
She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not.

3. She makes what she does turn to good account by prudent
management. Many undo themselves by buying, without
considering whether they can afford it. She provides well for her
house. She lays up for hereafter.

4. She looks well to the ways of her household, that she may oblige
all to do their duty to God and one another, as well as to her.

5. She is intent upon giving as upon getting, and does it freely
and cheerfully.

6. She is discreet and obliging; every word she says, shows she
governs herself by the rules of wisdom. She not only takes prudent
measures herself, but gives prudent advice to others. The law of
love and kindness is written in the heart, and shows itself in the
tongue. Her heart is full of another world, even when her hands are
most busy about this world.

7. Above all, she fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God,
nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many
a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning
in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts for ever.

8. She has firmness to bear up under crosses and disappointments.
She shall reflect with comfort when she comes to be old, that she was
not idle or useless when young. She shall rejoice in a world to come.
She is a great blessing to her relations. If the fruit be good, the tree
must have our good word. But she leaves it to her own works to praise
her.

Every one ought to desire this honour that cometh from God;
and according to this standard we all ought to regulate our judgments.
This description let all women daily study, who desire to be truly
beloved and respected, useful and honourable.

This passage is to be applied to individuals, but may it not also be
applied to the church of God, which is described as a virtuous spouse?

God by his grace has formed from among sinful men a church of true
believers, to possess all the excellences here described.

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Proverbs Book #30C (Commentary only)

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Proverbs Book #30C (Commentary only)
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 30

Verses 1-6 Agur speaks of himself as wanting a righteousness,
and having done very foolishly. And it becomes us all to have
low thoughts of ourselves. He speaks of himself as wanting
revelation to guide him in the ways of truth and wisdom.

The more enlightened people are, the more they lament their
ignorance; the more they pray for clearer, still clearer discoveries
of God, and his rich grace in Christ Jesus.

In verse 4 , there is a prophetic notice of Him who came
down from heaven to be our Instructor and Saviour, and then
ascended into heaven to be our Advocate. The Messiah is
here spoken of as a Person distinct from the Father, but his
name as yet secret.

The great Redeemer, in the glories of his providence and grace,
cannot be found out to perfection. Had it not been for Christ, the
foundations of the earth had sunk under the load of the curse
upon the ground, for man's sin.

Who, and what is the mighty One that doeth all this? There is not
the least ground to suspect anything wanting in the word of God;
adding to his words opens the way to errors and corruptions.

Verses 7-9 Agur wisely prayed for a middle state, that he might
be kept at a distance from temptations; he asked daily bread
suited to his station, his family, and his real good. There is a
remarkable similarity between this prayer and several clauses
of the Lord's prayer.

If we are removed from vanity and lies; if we are interested in the
pardoning love of Christ, and have him for our portion; if we walk
with God, then we shall have all we can ask or think, as to spiritual
things. When we consider how those who have abundance are
prone to abuse the gift, and what it is to suffer want, Agur's prayer
will ever be found a wise one, though seldom offered.

Food convenient; what is so for one, may not be so for another;
but we may be sure that our heavenly Father will supply all our
need, and not suffer us to want anything good for us; and why
should we wish for more?

Verse 10 Slander not a servant to his master, accuse him not in
small matters, to make mischief. (11-14) . In every age there are
monsters of ingratitude who ill-treat their parents. Many persuade
themselves they are holy persons, whose hearts are full of sin,
and who practise secret wickedness. There are others whose lofty
pride is manifest. There have also been cruel monsters in every
age.

(15-17) . Cruelty and covetousness are two daughters of the
horseleech, that still cry, "Give, give," and they are continually
uneasy to themselves. Four things never are satisfied, to which
these devourers are compared. Those are never rich that are
always coveting. And many who have come to a bad end, have
owned that their wicked courses began by despising their parents'
authority.

(18-20) . Four things cannot be fully known. The kingdom of nature
is full of marvels. The fourth is a mystery of iniquity; the cursed arts
by which a vile seducer gains the affections of a female; and the
arts which a vile woman uses to conceal her wickedness.

(21-23) Four sorts of persons are very troublesome. Men of low
origin and base spirit, who, getting authority, become tyrants.
Foolish and violent men indulging in excesses.

A woman of a contentious spirit and vicious habits. A servant
who has obtained undue influence. Let those whom Providence
has advanced from low beginnings, carefully watch against that
sin which most easily besets them.

(24-28) . Four things that are little, are yet to be admired. There
are those who are poor in the world, and of small account, yet
wise for their souls and another world.

(29-33) . We may learn from animals to go well; also to keep
our temper under all provocations. We must keep the evil
thought in our minds from breaking out into evil speeches.

We must not stir up the passions of others. Let nothing be said
or done with violence, but every thing with softness and calmness.
Alas, how often have we done foolishly in rising up against the
Lord our King!

Let us humble ourselves before him. And having found peace with
Him, let us follow peace with all men.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #30

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PROVERBS 30
“The Wisdom of Agur”


The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance.
This man declared to Ithiel - to Ithiel and Ucal:

2 Surely I am more stupid than any man, And do not have
the understanding of a man.

3 I neither learned wisdom Nor have knowledge of the
Holy One.

4 Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has
gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the
waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends
of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son's
name, If you know?

5 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those
who put their trust in Him.

6 Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you
be found a liar.

7 Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I
die):

8 Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me
neither poverty nor riches - Feed me with the food
allotted to me;

9 Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the
Lord?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the
name of my God.

10 Do not malign a servant to his master, Lest he curse
you, and you be found guilty.

11 There is a generation that curses its father, And
does not bless its mother.

12 There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes,
Yet is not washed from its filthiness.

13 There is a generation - oh, how lofty are their eyes!
And their eyelids are lifted up.

14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords,
And whose fangs are like knives, To devour the poor
from off the earth, And the needy from among men.

15 The leech has two daughters - Give and Give! There
are three things that are never satisfied, Four never
say, "Enough!":

16 The grave, The barren womb, The earth that is not
satisfied with water - And the fire never says, "Enough!"

17 The eye that mocks his father, And scorns obedience
to his mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out,
And the young eagles will eat it.

18 There are three things which are too wonderful for
me, Yes, four which I do not understand:

19 The way of an eagle in the air, The way of a serpent
on a rock, The way of a ship in the midst of the sea,
And the way of a man with a virgin.

20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and
wipes her mouth, And says, "I have done no wickedness."

21 For three things the earth is perturbed, Yes, for
four it cannot bear up:

22 For a servant when he reigns, A fool when he is filled
with food,

23 A hateful woman when she is married, And a maidservant
who succeeds her mistress.

24 There are four things which are little on the earth,
But they are exceedingly wise:

25 The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare
their food in the summer;

26 The rock badgers are a feeble folk, Yet they make their
homes in the crags;

27 The locusts have no king, Yet they all advance in ranks;

28 The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, And it is
in kings' palaces.

29 There are three things which are majestic in pace, Yes,
four which are stately in walk:

30 A lion, which is mighty among beasts And does not turn
away from any;

31 A greyhound, A male goat also, And a king whose troops
are with him.

32 If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, Or if
you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth.

33 For as the churning of milk produces butter, And
wringing the nose produces blood, So the forcing of
wrath produces strife.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #29C (Commentary only)

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Proverbs Book #29C (Commentary only)
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 29

Verse 1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns
all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in
Jesus Christ. Verse 2 . The people have cause to rejoice or mourn,
as their rulers are righteous or wicked.

Verse 3 . Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts.

Verse 4 . The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true
judgment to the people. Verse 5 . Flatterers put men off their
guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct.

Verse 6 . Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous
men walk at liberty, and walk in safety.

Verse 7 . This verse is applicable to compassion for the
distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by
the wicked. Verse 8 . The scornful mock at things sacred and
serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn
away the wrath of God.

Verse 9 . If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he
will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done.

Verse 10 . Christ told his disciples that they should be hated
of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do
any thing for their salvation.

Verse 11 . He is a fool who tells every thing he knows, and can
keep no counsel. Verse 12 . One who loves flatterers, and
hearkens to slanderers, causes his servants to become liars and
false accusers.

Verse 13 . Some are poor, others have a great deal of deceitful
riches. They meet in the business of this world; the Lord gives
to both the comforts of this life. To some of both sorts he gives
his grace. Verse 14 . The rich will look to themselves, but the
poor and needy the prince must defend and plead for.

Verse 15 . Parents must consider the benefit of due correction,
and the mischief of undue indulgence. Verse 16 . Let not the
righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of
sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.

Verse 17 . Children must not be suffered to go without rebuke
when they do amiss. Verse 18 . How bare does a place look
without Bibles and ministers and what an easy prey is it to the
enemy of souls! That gospel is an open vision, which holds
forth Christ, which humbles the sinner and exalts the Saviour,
which promotes holiness in the life and conversation: and
these are precious truths to keep the soul alive, and prevent
it from perishing.

Verse 19 . Here is an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant; one
that serves not from conscience, or love, but from fear.
Verse 20 . When a man is self-conceited, rash, and given to
wrangling, there is more hope of the ignorant and profligate.

Verse 21 . Good usage to a servant does not mean indulgence,
which would ruin even a child. The body is a servant to the soul;
those that humour it, and are over-tender of it, will find it forget
its place.

Verse 22 . An angry, passionate disposition makes men
provoking to one another, and provoking to God.

Verse 23 . Only those who humble themselves shall be exalted
and established. Verse 24 . The receiver is as bad as the thief.

Verse 25 . Many are ashamed to own Christ now; and he will not
own them in the day of judgment. But he that trusts in the Lord
will be saved from this snare. Verse 26 . The wisest course is,
to look to God, and seek the favour of the Ruler of rulers; for
every creature is that to us which God makes it to be.

Verse 27 . The just man abhors the sins of the wicked, and
shuns their company. Christ exposed the wickedness of men,
yet prayed for the wicked when they were crucifying him.

Hatred to sin in ourselves and others, is a needful branch of the
Christian temper. But all that are unholy, have rooted hatred to
godliness.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #29

Proverbs Book #29


PROVERBS 29

He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will
suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a
companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who
receives bribes overthrows it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his
feet.

6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the
righteous sings and rejoices.

7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But
the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away
wrath.

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether
the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright
seek his well-being.

11 A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds
them back.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants
become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne
will be established forever.

15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to
himself brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression
increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes,
he will give delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off
restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.

19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For
though he understands, he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more
hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have
him as a son in the end.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man
abounds in transgression.

23 A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble
in spirit will retain honor.

24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own
life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts
in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man
comes from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination
to the wicked.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #28C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #28C (Commentary only)

Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 28


Verse 1 Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the
righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.

Verse 2 . National sins disturb the public repose.

Verse 3 . If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing,
their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.

Verse 4 . Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways.

Verse 5 . If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he
understands much, and it is a good means of understanding
more. Verse 6 . An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a
wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and
is a greater blessing to the world.

Verse 7 . Companions of riotous men not only grieve their
parents, but shame them. Verse 8 . That which is ill got,
though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the
poor are repaid, and God is glorified.

Verse 9 . The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one
who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands.

Verse 10 . The success of ungodly men is their own misery.

Verse 11 . Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves
superior to others. Verse 12 . There is glory in the land when the
righteous have liberty.

Verse 13 . It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers
his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses
his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God.

The Son of God is our great atonement. Under a deep sense of
our guilt and danger, we may claim salvation from that mercy
which reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus
Christ our Lord.

Verse 14 . There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and
love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should
always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him.

Verse 15 . A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this
scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear.

Verse 16 . Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult
their own honour, ease, and safety. Verse 17 . The murderer
shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from
deserved punishment, nor pity him.

Verse 18 . Uprightness will give men holy security in the worst
times; but the false and dishonest are never safe.

Verse 19 . Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably.

Verse 20 . The true way to be happy, is to be holy and honest; not
to raise an estate suddenly, without regard to right or wrong.

Verse 21 . Judgment is perverted, when any thing but pure right is
considered. Verse 22 . He that hastens to be rich, never seriously
thinks how quickly God may take his wealth from him, and leave him
in poverty.

Verse 23 . Upon reflection, most will have a better opinion of a
faithful reprover than of a soothing flatterer. Verse 24 . Here is the
wickedness of those who think it no sin to rob their parents, by
wheedling them or threatening them, or by wasting what they have,
and running into debt.

Verse 25 . Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual
dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith.

Verse 26 . A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness.
And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things,
but which has often deceived him. Verse 27 . A selfish man not only
will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those
that call for his attention.

Verse 28 . When power is put into the hands of the wicked, wise
men decline public business. If the reader will go diligently over
this and the other chapters, in many places where at first he may
suppose there is least of Christ, still he will find what will lead to him.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs #28

Proverbs Book #28


PROVERBS 28

The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous
are bold as a lion.

2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its
princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.

3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving
rain which leaves no food.

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such
as keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek
the Lord understand all.

6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than
one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a
companion of gluttons shames his father.

8 One who increases his possessions by usury and
extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even
his prayer is an abomination.

10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil
way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the
blameless will inherit good.

11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor
who has understanding searches him out.

12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But
when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever
confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

14 Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who
hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked
ruler over poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

17 A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.

18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who
is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But
he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he
who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece
of bread a man will transgress.

22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does
not consider that poverty will come upon him.

23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It
is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.

25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he
who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever
walks wisely will be delivered.

27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who
hides his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when
they perish, the righteous increase.

God Bless you -
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Proverbs Book #27C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #27C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 27

Verse 1 We know not what a day may bring forth. This does not
forbid preparing for to-morrow, but presuming upon to-morrow.

We must not put off the great work of conversion, that one thing
needful. Verse 2 . There may be occasion for us to justify ourselves,

Rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which
compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.

Verse 7 . The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are
often more thankful for them, than the rich. In like manner the proud
and self-sufficient disdain the gospel; but those who hunger
and thirst after righteousness, find comfort from the meanest
book or sermon that testifies of Christ Jesus.

Verse 8 . Every man has his proper place in society, where he
may be safe and comfortable. For kindred's sake; apply to those
who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that
sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence
in him.

Verse 11 . An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct
that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is
the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel.

Verse 12 . Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into
it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.

Verse 13 . An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not
honest that makes himself one. Verse 14 . It is folly to be fond of
being praised; it is a temptation to pride, troublesome for a time;
the contentions of a wife are like constant rain.

Verse 17 . We are cautioned to take heed whom we converse
with. And directed to have in view, in conversation, to make one
another wiser and better.

Verse 18 . Though a calling be laborious and despised, yet
those who keep to it, will find there is something to be got by
it. God is a Master who has engaged to honour those who
serve him faithfully. Verse 19 . One corrupt heart is like another;
so are sanctified hearts: the former bear the same image of the
earthly, the latter the same image of the heavenly.

Let us carefully watch our own hearts, comparing them with the
word of God. Verse 20 . Two things are here said to be never
satisfied, death and sin. The appetites of the carnal mind for
profit or pleasure are always desiring more. Those whose eyes
are ever toward the Lord, are satisfied in him, and shall for ever
be so.

Verse 21 . Silver and gold are tried by putting them into the
furnace and fining-pot; so is a man tried by praising him.

Verse 22 . Some are so bad, that even severe methods do not
answer the end; what remains but that they should be rejected?

The new-creating power of God's grace alone is able to make
a change. (23-27) . We ought to have some business to do in
this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with
what we do not understand.

We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still
the world cannot be secured to us, therefore we must choose a
more lasting portion; but by the blessing of God upon our honest
labours, we may expect to enjoy as much of earthly blessings as
is good for us.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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Proverbs #27

Proverbs Book #27


PROVERBS 27

Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a
day may bring forth.

2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A
stranger, and not your own lips.

3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool's
wrath is heavier than both of them.

4 Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able
to stand before jealousy?

5 Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed.

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses
of an enemy are deceitful.

7 A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, But to a
hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest Is a man who
wanders from his place.

9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the
sweetness of a man's friend gives delight by hearty
counsel.

10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father's
friend, Nor go to your brother's house in the day of
your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a
brother far away.

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may
answer him who reproaches me.

12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The
simple pass on and are punished.

13 Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it in pledge when he is surety for a seductress.

14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising
early in the morning, It will be counted a curse to him.

15 A continual dripping on a very rainy day And a
contentious woman are alike;

16 Whoever restrains her restrains the wind, And grasps
oil with his right hand.

17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the
countenance of his friend.

18 Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he
who waits on his master will be honored.

19 As in water face reflects face, So a man's heart
reveals the man.

20 Hell and Destruction are never full; So the eyes of
man are never satisfied.

21 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for
gold, And a man is valued by what others say of him.

22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle
along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will
not depart from him.

23 Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And
attend to your herds;

24 For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure
to all generations.

25 When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows
itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,

26 The lambs will provide your clothing, And the goats
the price of a field;

27 You shall have enough goats' milk for your food, For
the food of your household, And the nourishment of your
maidservants.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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