It is hard to find those that have done, and will do more good than they speak, or care to hear spoken of.
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Proverbs 20:6
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 20:1-30EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 20:6Note, 1. It is easy to find those that will pretend to be kind and liberal. Many a man will call himself a man of mercy, will boast what good he has done and what good he designs to do, or, at least, what an affection h…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 20:6-11The frailty of mankind I. THE RARITY OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP. (Proverbs 20:6.) Many are ready to promise, few willing to perform. Many eager to say, "Lord, Lord!" comparatively few to do the will of the Father in heaven. The…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness; chesed, "kindness," "mercy," "liberality," as in Proverbs 19:22. So Ewald and others, Hitzig and Kamphausen translate, "Many a man one names his dear friend;" Delitzsch…Joseph S. Exell and contributors