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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:22
If men will not take time and pains to deliberate, they are not likely to bring any thing to pass.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:23
Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the occasions.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:24
A good man sets his affections on things above; his way leads directly thither.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:25
Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are in affliction God will support.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:26
The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:27
The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:28
A good man is proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:29
God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:30
How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the good report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:31
Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:32
Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:1
The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:2
Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges respecting our own conduct.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:3
Roll the burden of thy care upon God, and leave it with him, by faith and dependence on him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:4
God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:5
Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:6
By the mercy and truth of God in Christ Jesus, the sins of believers are taken away, and the power of sin is broken.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:7
He that has all hearts in his hand, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:8
A small estate, honestly come by, will turn to better account than a great estate ill-gotten.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:9
If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:11
To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God's appointment.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:12
The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:13
Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose.