Verse 12
Good men envy not the prosperity of evil-doers; they see there is a curse on them.Verse 13
Such as oppress the poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according to their
ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice, stop their ears at the cry
of the poor. But doubtless care is to be used in the exercise of charity.
Verse 14
If money can conquer the fury of the passions, shall reason, the fear of God, and the command
of Christ, be too weak to bridle them?
Verse 15
There is true pleasure only in the practice of religion.Verse 16
Of all wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in the most dangerous condition who turn aside
into the ways of darkness. Yet there is hope even for them in the all-sufficient Saviour; but let them
flee to him without delay.
Verse 17
A life of worldly pleasure brings ruin on men.Verse 18
The righteous is often delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead, and so seems
as a ransom for him.
Verse 19
Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of all relations.Verse 20
The plenty obtained by prudence, industry, and frugality, is desirable. But the foolish misspend
what they have upon their lusts.