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
“The B2B Relationship and Product Launch Pro”
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