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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:20-21
The tongue of the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and evil design. Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:22
That wealth which is truly desirable, has no vexation of spirit in the enjoyment; no grief for the loss; no guilt by the abuse of it. What comes from the love of God, has the grace of God for its companion.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:23
Only foolish and wicked men divert themselves with doing harm to others, or tempting to sin.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:24
The largest desire of eternal blessings the righteous can form, will be granted.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:25
The course of prosperous sinners is like a whirlwind, which soon spends itself, and is gone.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar sets the teeth on edge, and as the smoke causes the eyes to smart, so the sluggard vexes his employer.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:27-28
What man is he that loves life? Let him fear God, and that will secure to him life enough in this world, and eternal life in the other.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:29
The believer grows stronger in faith, and obeys with increased delight.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:30
The wicked would be glad to have this earth their home for ever, but it cannot be so. They must die and leave all their idols behind.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:31-32
A good man discourses wisely for the benefit of others. But it is the sin, and will be the ruin of a wicked man, that he speaks what is displeasing to God, and provoking to those he converses with. The righteous is kept…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:1
However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:2
Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:3
An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:4
Riches will stand men in no stead in the day of death.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:5-6
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:7
When a godly man dies, all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes vanish.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:8
The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their stead.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:9
Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of God's word.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:10-11
Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:12
A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:13
A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:14
We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:15
The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:16
A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth.