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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:14-15
Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:16
There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:17
A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:18
When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:19
Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:21
The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:22
As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:23
The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:24
The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:25
This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:26
We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:27-28
Ungodly men bestow more pains to do mischief than would be needful to do good. The whisperer separates friends: what a hateful, but how common a character!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:29-30
Some do all the mischief they can by force and violence, and are blind to the result.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:31
Old people especially should be found in the way of religion and godliness.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:32
To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:33
All the disposal of Providence concerning our affairs, we must look upon to be the determining what we referred to God; and we must be reconciled to them accordingly. Blessed are those that give themselves up to the wil…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:1
These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:2
The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:3
God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:4
Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:5
Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:6
It is an honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:7
A fool, in Solomon's Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:8
Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!