Bible Commentaries
Go deeper in Scripture
Browse trusted public-domain commentary alongside DiscipleDeck Bible study. References inside each commentary open Bible previews in place.
4,046 commentary entries
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:6
Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:7
This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:8
The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:10
Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:11
He is a fool who tells every thing he knows, and can keep no counsel.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:12
One who loves flatterers, and hearkens to slanderers, causes his servants to become liars and false accusers.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:13
Some are poor, others have a great deal of deceitful riches. They meet in the business of this world; the Lord gives to both the comforts of this life. To some of both sorts he gives his grace.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:14
The rich will look to themselves, but the poor and needy the prince must defend and plead for.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:15
Parents must consider the benefit of due correction, and the mischief of undue indulgence.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:16
Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:17
Children must not be suffered to go without rebuke when they do amiss.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:18
How bare does a place look without Bibles and ministers! and what an easy prey is it to the enemy of souls! That gospel is an open vision, which holds forth Christ, which humbles the sinner and exalts the Saviour, which…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:19
Here is an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant; one that serves not from conscience, or love, but from fear.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:20
When a man is self-conceited, rash, and given to wrangling, there is more hope of the ignorant and profligate.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:21
Good usage to a servant does not mean indulgence, which would ruin even a child. The body is a servant to the soul; those that humour it, and are over-tender of it, will find it forget its place.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:22
An angry, passionate disposition makes men provoking to one another, and provoking to God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:23
Only those who humble themselves shall be exalted and established.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:24
The receiver is as bad as the thief.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:25
Many are ashamed to own Christ now; and he will not own them in the day of judgment. But he that trusts in the Lord will be saved from this snare.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:26
The wisest course is, to look to God, and seek the favour of the Ruler of rulers; for every creature is that to us which God makes it to be.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:27
The just man abhors the sins of the wicked, and shuns their company. Christ exposed the wickedness of men, yet prayed for the wicked when they were crucifying him. Hatred to sin in ourselves and others, is a needful bra…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 30:1-6
Agur speaks of himself as wanting a righteousness, and having done very foolishly. And it becomes us all to have low thoughts of ourselves. He speaks of himself as wanting revelation to guide him in the ways of truth an…
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 30:7-9
Agur wisely prayed for a middle state, that he might be kept at a distance from temptations; he asked daily bread suited to his station, his family, and his real good. There is a remarkable similarity between this praye…