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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:7
The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are often more thankful for them, than the rich. In like manner the proud and self-sufficient disdain the gospel; but those who hunger and thirst after righteousnes…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:8
Every man has his proper place in society, where he may be safe and comfortable.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:9-10
Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in hi…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:11
An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:12
Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:13
An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not honest that makes himself one.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:14
It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:15-16
The contentions of a neighbour may be like a sharp shower, troublesome for a time; the contentions of a wife are like constant rain.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:17
We are cautioned to take heed whom we converse with. And directed to have in view, in conversation, to make one another wiser and better.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:18
Though a calling be laborious and despised, yet those who keep to it, will find there is something to be got by it. God is a Master who has engaged to honour those who serve him faithfully.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:19
One corrupt heart is like another; so are sanctified hearts: the former bear the same image of the earthly, the latter the same image of the heavenly. Let us carefully watch our own hearts, comparing them with the word…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:20
Two things are here said to be never satisfied, death and sin. The appetites of the carnal mind for profit or pleasure are always desiring more. Those whose eyes are ever toward the Lord, are satisfied in him, and shall…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:21
Silver and gold are tried by putting them into the furnace and fining-pot; so is a man tried by praising him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:22
Some are so bad, that even severe methods do not answer the end; what remains but that they should be rejected? The new-creating power of God's grace alone is able to make a change.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:23-27
We ought to have some business to do in this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with what we do not understand. We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still the world cannot be sec…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:1
Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:2
National sins disturb the public repose.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:3
If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:4
Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:5
If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:6
An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:7
Companions of riotous men not only grieve their parents, but shame them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:8
That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:9
The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands.