Verse 19
Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people.Verse 20
Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will
not desert us.
Verse 21
To despise a man for his employment or appearance is a sin.Verse 22
How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it!Verse 23
Labour of the head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's religion runs
all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing.
Verse 24
The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness.Verse 25
An upright man will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light.Verses 26 , 27
Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and
will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.
Verse 28
Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to
his church.
Verse 29
A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is
folly made known.