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Proverbs 27 |
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Proverbs 27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
We know not what a day may bring forth. This does not forbid preparing for tomorrow, but presuming upon tomorrow. We must not put off the great work of conversion, that one thing needful.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
He that says, “When I am dying I will be baptized, lest I should sin and defile my baptism,” is ignorant of God and forgetful of his own nature. For “do not delay to turn to the Lord, for you do not know what the next day will bring forth.” Baptize also your infants, and bring them up in the nurture and admonition of God. For he says, “Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not.” .
Let us not then be procrastinating until tomorrow. For we “know not what the next day may bring forth,” nor let us say “we shall conquer this habit “little by little,” since this “little by little” will never come to an end. Therefore, dismissing that excuse, let us say, “If we do not reform the practice of swearing today, we will not delay until later, when ten thousand things press upon us. Though it were necessary to die, or to be punished, or to lose all that we have, we will not give the devil the advantage of slackness nor the pretext of delay.” Thus if God should perceive your soul inflamed and your diligence quickened, then he also himself will lend his assistance to change you.
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Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
There may be occasion for us to justify ourselves, but not to praise ourselves.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
If we did anything in those struggles for our religion that redounds to our honor in the telling, wisdom commands us to leave it to others to tell. “Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth.” And it is this very thing that our omniscient friend has not been conscious of in devoting the larger half of his book to selfglorification.
No one crowns himself, and that person is justly ridiculed who devises praises for himself, for it is written, “Let your neighbor praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.” Though hypocrites may be able possibly to remain undetected and thus to seize the honors that people bestow, yet God knows your hearts. The judge cannot be deceived.… He knows who steals by fraud the honor which another truly deserves. Commentary on Luke, Homily
If I seem arrogant to you, it is for this reason, that I bear testimony to myself. For every person, when he wishes to bear praiseworthy testimony to himself, seems arrogant and proud. So it has been written, “Let not your own mouth praise you, but let the mouth of your neighbor praise you.” .
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Proverbs 27:3 A stone [is] heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath [is] heavier than them both.
Those who have no command of their passions, sink under the load.
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3A stone [is] heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath [is] heavier than them both.4Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy?
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Proverbs 27:4 Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy?
Those who have no command of their passions, sink under the load.
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3A stone [is] heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath [is] heavier than them both.4Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy?
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Proverbs 27:5 Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.
Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.
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5Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.6Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
It is surely clear that concealing sin contributes to the death of the sick person, “for the sting of death is sin,” says the Scripture, and also, “Open rebukes are better than hidden love.” Let no one, therefore, conceal a sin in behalf of another, lest fratricide take the place of fraternal charity.
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Proverbs 27:6 Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.
Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.
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5Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.6Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
When one who is loved is chastised, a pious act is exercised in his regard, for love has its wounds as well, which are all the sweeter for the harshness of their infliction. For a religious chastisement is sweeter than easy forgiveness, which is why the prophet says, “Sweeter are the wounds of a friend than the freely offered kisses of an enemy.”
“More trustworthy are the wounds of a friend than the proffered kisses of an enemy.” Let us, then, with all the insistence we can put into it, impress this upon our dearest friends, those who are most sincerely interested in our work, and let them know that it is possible between dear friends for something to be objected to in the speech of either, without charity being thereby diminished, without truth begetting hatred. This is something which is owed to friendship, even if what is objected to is true, or whatever it is, so long as it is uttered from a truthful heart, without keeping in the mind what is at variance with the words.
Not everyone who spares is a friend, nor is everyone who strikes an enemy. “Better are the wounds of a friend than the proffered kisses of an enemy.” Love mingled with severity is better than deceit with indulgence.
The wounds of love are good too, better than kisses. For “useful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” Peter wounds, and Judas kisses. But the kiss condemned Judas because it carried a traitorous venom; the wound inflicted by Peter also cured him because he washed away his fault with tears.
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
Rebukes are good, and often better than a silent friendship. Even if a friend thinks himself hurt, still rebuke him; and if the bitterness of the correction wounds his mind, still rebuke him and fear not. “The wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of flatterers.” Rebuke, then, your erring friend; forsake not an innocent one. For friendship ought to be steadfast and to rest firm in true affection. .
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 27:7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are often more thankful for them, than the rich. In like manner the proud and self-sufficient disdain the gospel; but those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, find comfort from the meanest book or sermon that testifies of Christ Jesus.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so [is] a man that wandereth from his place.
Every man has his proper place in society, where he may be safe and comfortable.
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Proverbs 27:9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Dependnotforreliefuponakinsman,merelyforkindred’ssake;applyto those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him.
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9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.10Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.
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Proverbs 27:10 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.
Dependnotforreliefuponakinsman,merelyforkindred’ssake;applyto those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him.
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9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.10Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Solomon says, “Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.” For this reason a person generally trusts himself to the good will of a friend rather than to the ties of relationship to his brother. So far does good will prevail that it often goes beyond the pledges given by nature. .
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 27:11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
An affection parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel.
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Proverbs 27:12 A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.
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Proverbs 27:13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not honest that makes himself one.
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Proverbs 27:14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride.
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Proverbs 27:15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
The contentions of a neighbor may be like a sharp shower, troublesome for a time; the contentions of a wife are like constant rain.
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15A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, [which] bewrayeth [itself].
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Solomon remarks that the same thing happens to the soul in a spiritual way when he says in other words, “Leaks drive a person out of his house on a stormy day.” Neatly, then, does he compare spiritual carelessness with a neglected roof, through which as it were certain tiny leaks of passion penetrate to the soul. If these little and insignificant leaks are let go unattended, they weaken the structure of the virtues, and afterward they pour in a heavy shower of sinfulness. As a consequence, on a stormy day—that is, in time of trial—the mind is expelled by the onrushing assault of the devil from the dwelling place of virtue, in which it had once reposed as if it were its own house when it maintained a careful watchfulness. .
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Proverbs 27:16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, [which] bewrayeth [itself].
The contentions of a neighbor may be like a sharp shower, troublesome for a time; the contentions of a wife are like constant rain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-16
15A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, [which] bewrayeth [itself].
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Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
We are cautioned to take heed whom we converse with. And directed to have in view, in conversation, to make one another wiser and better.
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Proverbs 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
Though a calling be laborious and despised, yet those who keep to it, will find there is something to be got by it. God is a Master who has engaged to honor those who serve him faithfully.
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Proverbs 27:19 As in water face [answereth] to face, so the heart of man to man.
One corrupt heart is like another; so are sanctified hearts: the former bear the same image of the earthly, the latter the same image of the heavenly. Let us carefully watch our own hearts, comparing them with the word of God.
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Proverbs 27:20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
Two things are here said to be never satisfied, death and sin. The appetites of the carnal mind for profit or pleasure are always desiring more. Those whose eyes are ever toward the Lord, are satisfied in him, and shall for ever be so.
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Proverbs 27:21 [As] the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so [is] a man to his praise.
Silver and gold are tried by putting them into the furnace and fining-pot; so is a man tried by praising him.
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Proverbs 27:22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, [yet] will not his foolishness depart from him.
Some are so bad, that even severe methods do not answer the end; what remains but that they should be rejected? The new-creating power of God’s grace alone is able to make a change.
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Proverbs 27:23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.
We ought to have some business to do in this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with what we do not understand. We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still the world cannot be secured to us, therefore we must choose a more lasting portion; but by the blessing of God upon our honest labors, we may expect to enjoy as much of earthly blessings as is good for us.
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23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.24For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.26The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.27And [thou shalt have] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
It is not fitting to address simply to all who have believed in Christ instruction upon all points, for it is written, “With knowledge learn the souls of your flock.” For the way is very different by which we establish in the paths of truth one who has but just now become a disciple, from one more confirmed in mind and able to understand what is the height and depth, and what the length and breadth. In the former, use simple teaching, in which there is nothing profound or difficult to understand. Counsel him to escape from the error of polytheism and fittingly persuade him to discern by the beauty of things created, the universal creator and artificer, who is one by nature and truly God. Commentary on Luke, Homily
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Proverbs 27:24 For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?
We ought to have some business to do in this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with what we do not understand. We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still the world cannot be secured to us, therefore we must choose a more lasting portion; but by the blessing of God upon our honest labors, we may expect to enjoy as much of earthly blessings as is good for us.
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23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.24For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.26The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.27And [thou shalt have] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.
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Proverbs 27:25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
We ought to have some business to do in this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with what we do not understand. We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still the world cannot be secured to us, therefore we must choose a more lasting portion; but by the blessing of God upon our honest labors, we may expect to enjoy as much of earthly blessings as is good for us.
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23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.24For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.26The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.27And [thou shalt have] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.
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Proverbs 27:26 The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.
We ought to have some business to do in this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with what we do not understand. We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still the world cannot be secured to us, therefore we must choose a more lasting portion; but by the blessing of God upon our honest labors, we may expect to enjoy as much of earthly blessings as is good for us.
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23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.24For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.26The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.27And [thou shalt have] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.
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Proverbs 27:27 And [thou shalt have] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.
We ought to have some business to do in this world, and not to live in idleness, and not to meddle with what we do not understand. We must be diligent and take pains. Let us do what we can, still the world cannot be secured to us, therefore we must choose a more lasting portion; but by the blessing of God upon our honest labors, we may expect to enjoy as much of earthly blessings as is good for us.
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23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.24For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.26The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.27And [thou shalt have] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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