Verses 15 , 16
The sincere soul falls as a traveller may do, by stumbling at some stone in his path; but gets
up, and goes on his way with more care and speed. This is rather to be understood of falls into
affliction, than falls into actual sin.
Verses 17 , 18
The pleasure we are apt to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden.Verses 19 , 20
Envy not the wicked their prosperity; be sure there is no true happiness in it.Verses 21 , 22
The godly in the land, will be quiet in the land. There may be cause to change for the better,
but have nothing to do with them that are given change.
Verses 23–26
The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of
the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it.
Verse 27
We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not go in debt.Verses 28 , 29
There are three defaults in a witness pointed out.Verses 30–34
See what a blessing the husbandman's calling is, and what a wilderness this earth would be
without it. See what great difference there is in the management even of worldly affairs. Sloth and
self-indulgence are the bane of all good. When we see fields overgrown with thorns and thistles,
and the fences broken down, we see an emblem of the far more deplorable state of many souls.
Every vile affection grows in men's hearts; yet they compose themselves to sleep. Let us show
wisdom by doubling our diligence in every good thing.