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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:5
A conscientious witness will not dare to represent anything otherwise than according to his knowledge.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:6
A scorner treats Divine things with contempt. He that feels his ignorance and unworthiness will search the Scriptures in a humble spirit.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:7
We discover a wicked man if there is no savour of piety in his discourse.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:8
We are travellers, whose concern is, not to spy out wonders, but to get to their journey's end; to understand the rules we are to walk by, also the ends we are to walk toward. The bad man cheats himself, and goes on in…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:9
Foolish and profane men consider sin a mere trifle, to be made light of rather than mourned over. Fools mock at the sin-offering; but those that make light of sin, make light of Christ.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:10
We do not know what stings of conscience, or consuming passions, torment the prosperous sinner. Nor does the world know the peace of mind a serious Christian enjoys, even in poverty and sickness.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:11
Sin ruins many great families; whilst righteousness often raises and strengthens even mean families.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:12
The ways of carelessness, of worldliness, and of sensuality, seem right to those that walk in them; but self-deceivers prove self-destroyers. See the vanity of carnal mirth.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:14
Of all sinners backsliders will have the most terror when they reflect on their own ways.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:15
Eager readiness to believe what others say, has ever proved mischievous. The whole world was thus ruined at first. The man who is spiritually wise, depends on the Saviour alone for acceptance. He is watchful against the…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:16
Holy fear guards against every thing unholy.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:17
An angry man is to be pitied as well as blamed; but the revengeful is more hateful.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:18
Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:19
Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:20
Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:21
To despise a man for his employment or appearance is a sin.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:22
How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:23
Labour of the head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's religion runs all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:24
The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:25
An upright man will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:26-27
Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:28
Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to his church.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:29
A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:30
An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health.