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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:27
The rational soul and conscience are as a lamp within us, which should be used in examining our dispositions and motives with the revealed will of God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:28
Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:29
Both young and old have their advantages; and let neither despise or envy the other.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:30
Severe rebukes sometimes do a great deal of good. But such is the corruption of nature, that men are loth to be rebuked for their sins. If God uses severe afflictions, to purify our hearts and fit us for his service, we…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:1
The believer, perceiving that the Lord rules every heart as he sees fit, like the husbandman who turns the water through his grounds as he pleases, seeks to have his own heart, and the hearts of others, directed in his…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:2
We are partial in judging ourselves and our actions.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:3
Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:4
Sin is the pride, the ambition, the glory, the joy, and the business of wicked men.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:5
The really diligent employ foresight as well as labour.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:6
While men seek wealth by unlawful practices, they seek death.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:7
Injustice will return upon the sinner, and will destroy him here and for ever.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:8
The way of mankind by nature is froward and strange.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:9
It is best to shun bitter contention by pouring out the heart before God. For by prudence and patience, with constant prayer, the cross may be removed.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:10
The evil desires of a wicked man's heart, lead to baseness in his conduct.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:11
The simple may be made wise by punishments on the wicked, and by instructions to those who are willing to be taught.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:12
Good men envy not the prosperity of evil-doers; they see there is a curse on them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:13
Such as oppress the poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according to their ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice, stop their ears at the cry of the poor. But doubtl…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:14
If money can conquer the fury of the passions, shall reason, the fear of God, and the command of Christ, be too weak to bridle them?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:15
There is true pleasure only in the practice of religion.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:16
Of all wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in the most dangerous condition who turn aside into the ways of darkness. Yet there is hope even for them in the all-sufficient Saviour; but let them flee to him without de…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:17
A life of worldly pleasure brings ruin on men.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:18
The righteous is often delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead, and so seems as a ransom for him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:19
Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of all relations.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:20
The plenty obtained by prudence, industry, and frugality, is desirable. But the foolish misspend what they have upon their lusts.