Proverbs concerning kings.
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Proverbs 25:2-7
The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:2-7
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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:1-3Proverbs 25:1-3 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryGod needs not search into any thing; nothing can be hid from him. But it is the honour of rulers to search out matters, to bring to light hidden works of darkness.The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:1-28Proverbs 25:1-28 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION Verse 1-29:27 Part VI. SECOND GREAT COLLECTION OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS, gathered by "the men of Hezekiah," in which wisdom is set forth as the greatest blessing to the king and his subjects.Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:2-3Proverbs 25:2-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, 1. An instance given of the honour of God: It is his glory to conceal a matter. He needs not search into any thing, for he perfectly knows every thing by a clear and certain view, and nothing can be hidden from…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:2Proverbs 25:2 · The Pulpit CommentaryGod's glory in concealing A contrast is here drawn between the glory of God and the honour of man, especially of one class of men—the order of kings. I. THE HONOUR OF MAN IN INVESTIGATING. 1. The honour of royalty. This…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:2Proverbs 25:2 · The Pulpit CommentaryIt is the glory of God to conceal a thing. That which is the chief glory of God is his mysteriousness, the unfathomable character of his nature and attributes and doings. The more we search into these matters, the more…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:2-5Proverbs 25:2-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryKings: their attributes and duties I. CONTRAST BETWEEN DIVINE AND HUMAN GOVERNMENT. Divine government is a mystery in its principles and its ends. Partial revelation only is given of its method in the Scriptures and in…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 25:1-3God needs not search into any thing; nothing can be hid from him. But it is the honour of rulers to search out matters, to bring to light hidden works of darkness.Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:1-28EXPOSITION Verse 1-29:27 Part VI. SECOND GREAT COLLECTION OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS, gathered by "the men of Hezekiah," in which wisdom is set forth as the greatest blessing to the king and his subjects.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 25:2-3Here is, 1. An instance given of the honour of God: It is his glory to conceal a matter. He needs not search into any thing, for he perfectly knows every thing by a clear and certain view, and nothing can be hidden from…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:2God's glory in concealing A contrast is here drawn between the glory of God and the honour of man, especially of one class of men—the order of kings. I. THE HONOUR OF MAN IN INVESTIGATING. 1. The honour of royalty. This…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing. That which is the chief glory of God is his mysteriousness, the unfathomable character of his nature and attributes and doings. The more we search into these matters, the more…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:2-5Kings: their attributes and duties I. CONTRAST BETWEEN DIVINE AND HUMAN GOVERNMENT. Divine government is a mystery in its principles and its ends. Partial revelation only is given of its method in the Scriptures and in…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 25:3This proverb is connected with the preceding by the idea of "searching" (chakar) common to both. Such emblematic proverbs are common in this second collection (see Proverbs 25:11). Three subjects are stated, of which is…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 25:4-5For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government.Matthew Henry