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 grace of God teaches men to disdain nothing but sin.
Verse 12
When the ungodly see others prosper by sin, they wish they could act in the same way. But the
root of Divine grace, in the heart of the righteous, produces other desires and purposes.
Verse 13
Many a man has paid dear in this world for the transgression of his lips.Verse 14
When men use their tongues aright, to teach and comfort others, they enjoy acceptance through
Christ Jesus; and the testimony of their conscience, that they in some measure answer the end of
their being.
Verse 15
A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom
that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.
Verse 16
A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into
mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the
worst of them.
Verse 17
It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.Verse 18
Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other.
The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole.
Verse 19
If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground.