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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:31
To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:32
The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death, have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has gi…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:34
Piety and holiness always promote industry, sobriety, and honesty.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:35
The great King who reigns over heaven and earth, will reward faithful servants who honour his gospel by the proper discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the services of the lowest.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:1
A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:2
He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:3
Secret sins, services, and sorrows, are under God's eye. This speaks comfort to saints, and terror to sinners.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:4
A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:5
If instruction is despised, reprove men rather than suffer them to go on undisturbed in the way to ruin.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:6
The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the fear of death more distressing.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:7
We use knowledge aright when we disperse it; but the heart of the foolish has nothing to disperse that is good.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:8-9
The wicked put other things in the stead of Christ's atonement, or in the place of holy obedience. Praying graces are his gift, and the work of his Spirit, with which he is well pleased.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:10
He that hates reproof shall perish in his sins, since he would not be parted from them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:11
There is nothing that can be hid from the eyes of God, not even man's thoughts.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:12
A scorner cannot bear to reflect seriously within his own heart.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:13
A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to himself and others.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:14
A wise man seeks to gain more wisdom, growing in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. But a carnal mind rests contented, flattering itself.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:15
Some are much in affliction, and of a sorrowful spirit. Such are to be pitied, prayed for, and comforted. And others serve God with gladness of heart, and it prompts their obedience, yet they should rejoice with trembli…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:16-17
Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:18
He that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife, but appeases it, if kindled.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:19
Those who have no heart to their work, pretend that they cannot do their work without hardship and danger. And thus many live always in doubt about their state, because always in neglect of some duty.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:20
Those who treat an aged mother or a father with contempt or neglect, show their own folly.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:21
Such as are truly wise, study that their thoughts, words, and actions should be regular, sincere, and holy.