Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.
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Proverbs 15:16-17
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:16-17
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 15:1-33EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 15:16-17Solomon had said in the foregoing verse that he who has not a large estate, or a great income, but a cheerful spirit, has a continual feast; Christian contentment, and joy in God, make the life easy and pleasant; now he…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of the Lord. The good man's little store, which bears upon it the blessing of the Lord, is better than great treasure and trouble therewith, i.e. with the treasure (Proverbs 16:8; Psalms 3…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 15:17Better is a dinner (portion) of herbs where love is. A dish of vegetables would be the common meal, whereas flesh would be reserved for festive occasions. Where love presides, the simplest food is cheerfully received, a…Joseph S. Exell and contributors