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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:1-11
The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:12-21
Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. All prudence and skill are fro…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:22-31
The Son of God declares himself to have been engaged in the creation of the world. How able, how fit is the Son of God to be the Saviour of the world, who was the Creator of it! The Son of God was ordained, before the w…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:32-36
Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice, and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, a…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 9:1-12
Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those that believe in him, as well as mansions in heaven hereafter. The ministers of the gospel go forth to invi…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 9:13-18
How diligent the tempter is, to seduce unwary souls into sin! Carnal, sensual pleasure, stupifies conscience, and puts out the sparks of conviction. This tempter has no solid reason to offer; and where she gets dominion…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:1
The comfort of parents much depends on their children; and this suggests to both, motives to their duties.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:2-3
Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:4
Those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith, and rich in good works.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:5
Here is just blame of those who trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:6
Abundance of blessings shall abide on good men; real blessings.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:7
Both the just and the wicked must die; but between their souls there is a vast difference.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:9
Dissemblers, after all their shuffling, will be exposed.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:10
Trick and artifice will be no excuse for iniquity.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:11
The good man's mouth is always open to teach, comfort, and correct others.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:12
Where there is hatred, every thing stirs up strife. By bearing with each other, peace and harmony are preserved.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:13
Those that foolishly go on in wicked ways, prepare rods for themselves.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:14
Whatever knowledge may be useful, we must lay it up, that it may not be to seek when we want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by hearing the word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made of Go…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:15
This refers to the common mistakes both of rich and poor, as to their outward condition. Rich people's wealth exposes them to many dangers; while a poor man may live comfortably, if he is content, keeps a good conscienc…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:16
Perhaps a righteous man has no more than what he works hard for, but that labour tends to life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:17
The traveller that has missed his way, and cannot bear to be told of it, and to be shown the right way, must err still.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:18
He is especially a fool who thinks to hide anything from God; and malice is no better.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:19
Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace.