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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:16
We are but stewards, and must distribute what God intrusts to our care, according to his will.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:17-21
To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and dependence on him, is the foundation of all practical religion. The way to kno…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:22-23
He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:24-25
Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:26-27
Every man ought to be just to himself, and his family; those are not so, who, by folly or other carelessness, waste what they have.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:28
We are taught not to trespass on another man's right. And it is hard to find a truly industrious man. Such a man will rise. Seest thou a man diligent in the business of religion? He is likely to excel. Let us then be di…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:1-3
God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:4-5
Be not of those that will be rich. The things of this world are not happiness and a portion for a soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them always, cannot hold them long.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:6-8
Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our souls delight themselves, Isa 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake of the Bread of life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:9
It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold his peace.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:10-11
The fatherless are taken under God's special protection. He is their Redeemer, who will take their part; and he is mighty, almighty.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:12-16
Here is a parent instructing his child to give his mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child: accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove a means of preventing his destruction. Here is…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:17-18
The believer's expectation shall not be disappointed; the end of his trials, and of the sinner's prosperity, is at hand.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:19-28
The gracious Saviour who purchased pardon and peace for his people, with all the affection of a tender parent, counsels us to hear and be wise, and is ready to guide our hearts in his way. Here we have an earnest call t…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:29-35
Solomon warns against drunkenness. Those that would be kept from sin, must keep from all the beginnings of it, and fear coming within reach of its allurements. Foresee the punishment, what it will at last end in, if rep…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:1-2
Envy not sinners. And let not a desire ever come into thy mind, Oh that I could shake off restraints!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:3-6
Piety and prudence in outward affairs, both go together to complete a wise man. By knowledge the soul is filled with the graces and comforts of the spirit, those precious and pleasant riches. The spirit is strengthened…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:7-9
A weak man thinks wisdom is too high for him, therefore he will take no pains for it. It is bad to do evil, but worse to devise it. Even the first risings of sin in the heart are sin, and must be repented of. Those that…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:10
Under troubles we are apt to despair of relief. But be of good courage, and God shall strengthen thy heart.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:11-12
If a man know that his neighbour is in danger by any unjust proceeding, he is bound to do all in his power to deliver him. And what is it to suffer immortal souls to perish, when our persuasions and example may be the m…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:13-14
We are quickened to the study of wisdom by considering both the pleasure and the profit of it. All men relish things that are sweet to the palate; but many have no relish for the things that are sweet to the purified so…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:15-16
The sincere soul falls as a traveller may do, by stumbling at some stone in his path; but gets up, and goes on his way with more care and speed. This is rather to be understood of falls into affliction, than falls into…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:17-18
The pleasure we are apt to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:19-20
Envy not the wicked their prosperity; be sure there is no true happiness in it.