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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:6
An honest desire to do right, preserves a man from fatal mistakes, better than a thousand fine-drawn distinctions.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:7
Some who are really poor, trade and spend as if they were rich: this is sin, and will be shame, and it will end accordingly. Some that are really rich, would be thought to be poor: in this there is want of gratitude to…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:8
Great riches often tempt to violence against those that possess them; but the poor are free from such perils.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous is as that of the sun, which may be eclipsed and clouded, but will continue: the Spirit is their Light, he gives a fulness of joy: that of the wicked is as a lamp of their own kindling, easily…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:10
All contentions, whether between private persons, families, churches, or nations, are begun and carried forward by pride. Disputes would be easily prevented or ended, if it were not for pride.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gotten by dishonesty or vice, has a secret curse, which will speedily waste it.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:12
The delay of what is anxiously hoped for, is very painful to the mind; obtaining it is very pleasant. But spiritual blessings are chiefly intended.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:13
He that stands in awe of God, and reverences his word, shall escape destruction, and be rewarded for his godly fear.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:14
The rule by which the wise regulate their conduct, is a fountain yielding life and happiness.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:15
The way of sinners is hard upon others, and hard to the sinner himself. The service of sin is slavery; the road to hell is strewed with the thorns and thistles that followed the curse.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:16
It is folly to talk of things of which we know nothing, and to undertake what we are no way fit for.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:17
Those that are wicked, and false to Christ and to the souls of men, do mischief, and fall into mischief; but those that are faithful, find sound words healing to others and to themselves.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:18
He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:19
There are in man strong desires after happiness; but never let those expect any thing truly sweet to their souls, who will not be persuaded to leave their sins.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:20
Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:21
When God pursues sinners he is sure to overtake them; and he will reward the righteous.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:22
The servant of God who is not anxious about riches, takes the best method of providing for his children.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:23
The poor, yet industrious, thrive, though in a homely manner, while those who have great riches are often brought to poverty for want of judgment.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:24
He acts as if he hated his child, who, by false indulgence, permits sinful habits to gather strength, which will bring sorrow here, and misery hereafter.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:25
It is the misery of the wicked, that even their sensual appetites are always craving. The righteous feeds on the word and ordinances, to the satisfying of his soul with the promises of the gospel, and the Lord Jesus Chr…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:1
A woman who has no fear of God, who is wilful and wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her family, as if she plucked her house down.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:2
Here are grace and sin in their true colours. Those that despise God's precepts and promises, despise God and all his power and mercy.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:3
Pride grows from that root of bitterness which is in the heart. The root must be plucked up, or we cannot conquer this branch. The prudent words of wise men get them out of difficulties.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:4
There can be no advantage without something which, though of little moment, will affright the indolent.