He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them,
God will.
Verses 24 , 25
Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those
that throw about the sparks of their passion.
Verses 26 , 27
Every man ought to be just to himself, and his family; those are not so, who, by folly or other
carelessness, waste what they have.
Verse 28
We are taught not to trespass on another man's right. And it is hard to find a truly industrious
man. Such a man will rise. Seest thou a man diligent in the business of religion? He is likely to
excel. Let us then be diligent in God's work.
Chapter 23
Verses 1–3
God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself no harm.Verses 4, 5
Be not of those that will be rich. The things of this world are not happiness and a portion for a
soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them always, cannot hold them long.
Verses 6–8
Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not sincere. When we are called by
God to his feast, and to let our souls delight themselves, Isa 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake of
the Bread of life.
Verse 9
It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine things; but if what a wise man says
will not be heard, let him hold his peace.