Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us.
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Proverbs 14:20
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:20
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:1-35EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 14:20This shows, not what should be, but what is the common way of the world—to be shy of the poor and fond of the rich. 1. Few will give countenance to those whom the world frowns upon, though otherwise worthy of respect: T…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour (Proverbs 19:4, Proverbs 19:7). This sad experience of selfishness (comp. Ecclesiastes 6:8, etc.; Ecclesiastes 12:8) is corrected by the following verse, which must be taken i…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:20-27Causes and effects To grasp this principle—there is nothing causeless and unaccountable in life—and to apply it is one of the main principles of wisdom. Let us note some of its applications— I. TO SOCIAL RELATIONS. 1. P…Joseph S. Exell and contributors