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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:10
A godly man would not put even an animal to needless pain. But the wicked often speak of others as well used, when they would not endure like treatment for a single day.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:11
It is men's wisdom to mind their business, and follow an honest calling. But it is folly to neglect business; and the grace of God teaches men to disdain nothing but sin.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:12
When the ungodly see others prosper by sin, they wish they could act in the same way. But the root of Divine grace, in the heart of the righteous, produces other desires and purposes.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:13
Many a man has paid dear in this world for the transgression of his lips.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:14
When men use their tongues aright, to teach and comfort others, they enjoy acceptance through Christ Jesus; and the testimony of their conscience, that they in some measure answer the end of their being.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:15
A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:16
A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:17
It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:18
Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:19
If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:20
Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:21
If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:22
Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:23
Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:24
Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and beggarly.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:25
Care, fear, and sorrow, upon the spirits, deprive men of vigour in what is to be done, or courage in what is to be borne. A good word from God, applied by faith, makes the heart glad.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:26
The righteous is abundant; though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. Evil men vainly flatter themselves that their ways are not wrong.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The substance of a diligent man, though not great, does good to him and his family. He sees that God gives it…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:28
The way of religion is a straight, plain way; it is the way of righteousness. There is not only life at the end, but life in the way; all true comfort.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:1
There is great hope of those that reverence their parents. There is little hope of any who will not hear those that deal faithfully with them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:2
By our words we must be justified or condemned, Mt 12:37.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:3
He that thinks before he speaks, that suppresses evil if he have thought it, keeps his soul from a great deal both of guilt and grief. Many a one is ruined by an ungoverned tongue.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:4
The slothful desire the gains the diligent get, but hate the pains the diligent take; therefore they have nothing. This is especially true as to the soul.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:5
Where sin reigns, the man is loathsome. If his conscience were awake, he would abhor himself, and repent in dust and ashes.