Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

Riches will stand men in no stead in the day of death. Verses 5, 6 The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own ...

A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth. Verse 17 A cruel, froward, ill ...

Verse 26 We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage. Verse 27 Seeking mischief is here set aga ...

Verse 2 The man who covers selfish and vicious designs under a profession of religion or friendship, will be condemned. Verse 3 ...

Verse 11 It is men's wisdom to mind their business, and follow an honest calling. But it is folly to neglect business; and the g ...

Verse 20 Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy i ...

Chapter 13 Verse 1 There is great hope of those that reverence their parents. There is little hope of any who will not hear thos ...

Great riches often tempt to violence against those that possess them; but the poor are free from such perils. Verse 9 The light ...

Those that are wicked, and false to Christ and to the souls of men, do mischief, and fall into mischief; but those that are fait ...

Chapter 14 Verse 1 A woman who has no fear of God, who is wilful and wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her ...

Verse 9 Foolish and profane men consider sin a mere trifle, to be made light of rather than mourned over. Fools mock at the sin- ...

Verse 19 Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people. Verse 20 Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. ...

Verse 30 An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health. Verse 31 To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator. V ...

Verse 3 Secret sins, services, and sorrows, are under God's eye. This speaks comfort to saints, and terror to sinners. Verse 4 A ...

A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to hi ...

Verse 24 A good man sets his affections on things above; his way leads directly thither. Verse 25 Pride is the ruin of multitude ...

Chapter 16 Verse 1 The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not suffi ...

Verse 11 To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God's appointment. Verse 12 The ruler that uses his power aright, ...

Verse 23 The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. Verse 24 The word of God cures ...

Chapter 17 Verse 1 These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life. Verse 2 The wise serva ...