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Proverbs 14 |
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Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
A woman who has no fear of God, who is willful and wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her family, as if she plucked her house down.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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“The wise women built up their homes.” The church built its house with its patience and hope in Christ, that is, it has roused and restored those entering it with its doctrine and faith. “The foolish destroyed it with her own hand.” This is the heresy which becomes the cause for their eternal death. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
And it was also said, “A wise woman builds a house, but the foolish will destroy it with her hands.” This means that the wise woman encourages her neighbor in the fear of God and the love which is in her heart toward her sister and her sisters. But, on the other hand, the foolish woman will destroy them by her words full of bitterness, hatred, wickedness and scorn, even as it is written, “A rod of scorn is in the mouth of the foolish,” and that means you. Fragment , Letter to Antinoe–.
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Proverbs 14:2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Here are grace and sin in their true colors. Those that despise God’s precepts and promises, despise God and all his power and mercy.
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“He who walks straight, fears the Lord.” Not just any fear makes people walk straight, but the fear of God.… A life provided with virtue is quite illustrious, but the addition of fear makes persons more religious. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
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Proverbs 14:3 In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Pride grows from that root of bitterness which is in the heart. The root must be plucked up, or we cannot conquer this branch. The prudent words of wise men get them out of difficulties.
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What judgment harder than that of our hearts, whereby each one stands convicted and accuses himself of the injury that he has wrongfully done against his brother? This the Scriptures speak of very plainly, saying, “Out of the mouth of fools there is a rod for wrongdoing.” Folly, then, is condemned because it causes wrongdoing. Ought we not rather to avoid this, than death, or loss, or want, or exile or sickness? Who would not think some blemish of body or loss of inheritance far less than some blemish of soul or loss of reputation? Duties of the Clergy.
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
There can be no advantage without something which, though of little moment, will affright the indolent.
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Proverbs 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
A conscientious witness will not dare to represent anything otherwise than according to his knowledge.
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These things we have said concerning those that in truth have been martyrs for Christ, but not concerning false martyrs, concerning whom the oracle speaks, “The name of the ungodly is extinguished.” For “a faithful witness will not lie, but an unjust witness inflames lies.” For he that departs this life in his testimony without lying, for the sake of the truth, is a faithful martyr, worthy to be believed in such things wherein he strove for the word of truth by his own blood. .
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Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
A scorner treats Divine things with contempt. He that feels his ignorance and unworthiness will search the Scriptures in a humble spirit.
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Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
We discover a wicked man if there is no savor of piety in his discourse.
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Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
We are travelers, whose concern is, not to spy out wonders, but to get to their journey’s end; to understand the rules we are to walk by, also the ends we are to walk toward. The bad man cheats himself, and goes on in his mistake.
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“The wisdom of able men will understand the paths of wisdom, but the folly of fools goes in the wrong direction.” Prophecy says, “To whom shall I look if not to the man who is gentle and tranquil and who trembles at my words.” We have been taught that there are three forms of friendship. The first and best of these is based on virtue, since the love which proceeds from reason is firmly based. The second stands between the others and is based on mutuality. It involves mutual sharing and is beneficial to life. Friendship on the basis of free giving is mutual. The third, and last, comes, as we put it, from habit. Some say that it chops and changes, being based on pleasure.
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
Foolish and profane men consider sin a mere trifle, to be made light of rather than mourned over. Fools mock at the sin-offering; but those that make light of sin, make light of Christ.
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Proverbs 14:10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
We do not know what stings of conscience, or consuming passions, torment the prosperous sinner. Nor does the world know the peace of mind a serious Christian enjoys, even in poverty and sickness.
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Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Sin ruins many great families; whilst righteousness often raises and strengthens even mean families.
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Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
Spiritual guidance is a healthy and loving conscience; it establishes order in the conscience of the penitent.
The ways of carelessness, of worldliness, and of sensuality, seem right to those that walk in them; but self-deceivers prove self-destroyers. See the vanity of carnal mirth.
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We read in Proverbs, “There is a way that seems just to men, yet the end of it leads to the depths of hades.” You see, ignorance is also clearly condemned in this text, since man thinks otherwise and he falls into hades, seemingly having the truth. “There are many thoughts,” he says, “in the heart of man.” But still, it is not his will, which is uncertain and doubtful and changeable, that prevails but the counsel of God.
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Proverbs 14:13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
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Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
Of all sinners backsliders will have the most terror when they reflect on their own ways.
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Proverbs 14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
Eager readiness to believe what others say, has ever proved mischievous. The whole world was thus ruined at first. The man who is spiritually wise, depends on the Savior alone for acceptance. He is watchful against the enemies of his salvation, by taking heed to God’s word.
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Proverbs 14:16 A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Holy fear guards against every thing unholy.
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Awe is fear of the divine. But if fear is a passion, as some insist that fear is a passion, not every fear is a passion. Superstition is a passion, being the fear of spiritual powers which are themselves agitated by different passions. On the other side, the fear of the God who is free from passions is itself free from passions. It is really not a fear of God but a fear of losing him. This fear is a fear of falling into evil; it is a fear of evil. Fear of falling is a desire for incorruptibility and for freedom from the passions. ..
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 14:17 [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
An angry man is to be pitied as well as blamed; but the revengeful is more hateful.
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Proverbs 14:18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honor of the wise.
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Proverbs 14:19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Even bad men acknowledge the excellencies of God’s people.
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Proverbs 14:20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.
Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us.
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Proverbs 14:21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.
To despise a man for his employment or appearance is a sin.
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Proverbs 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.
How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it!
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Proverbs 14:23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.
Labor 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.
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Proverbs 14:24 The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.
The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness.
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Proverbs 14:25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.
An upright man will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light.
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Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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.
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26In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.27The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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“The fear of the Lord is the hope of courage.” When you fear the punishment that is threatened, you learn to love the reward that is promised; and thus through fear of punishment you keep on leading a good life, and by leading a good life you acquire a good conscience, so that finally through a good conscience you don’t fear any punishment. Therefore, learn how to fear, if you don’t want to be afraid.
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Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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.
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26In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.27The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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Proverbs 14:28 In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.
Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to his church.
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Proverbs 14:29 [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known.
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Do you not see the athletes, how they exercise when they have filled the bags with sand? But there is no need for you to practice this. Life is full of things that exercise you and make you strong.… For it is said, “One who is longsuffering abounds in wisdom, but he who is small of soul is strongly foolish.”
Everyone knows that patience is derived from passion and endurance and therefore that you cannot call anyone patient unless he endures indignities without annoyance. So Solomon rightly praised the patient person: “Better is the patient man than the strong, and he who restrains his anger more than he that takes a city,” and “A longsuffering man is mighty in prudence, but a fainthearted man is very foolish.” Therefore, if a wronged man flares up in anger, the wrongful abuse should not be thought of as the cause of his sin but the manifestation of a hidden weakness.
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Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health.
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While all our actions should be free from hidden malevolence, this is particularly the case in the selection of a bishop, whose life is the pattern for all his flock. Calm and pacific judgment is called for if you are to prefer to all his fellows a man who will be elected by all and who will heal all dissension. “The gentle man is the physician of the heart.” In the gospel the Lord declared himself the physician of the heart when he said, “They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick.”
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.
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“He who slanders the poor irritates his own Maker.” Here there are two sins: slander and opposition to the poor. Why does he irritate his Maker? His Maker certainly made him and made it easy for him to be subjected to a tongue of a slanderer. “He who really honors God has pity upon the needy.” If God made the poor, why must the poor be pitied? Certainly I heard many saying: Is there any need to pity the poor man whom God would have not made poor if he loved him? How long will we play with our salvation? How long will we laugh at things in which the one who is wicked and loaded with countless sins should tremble and fear and be terrified? Tell me then whom God did favor: did he favor either Lazarus or the rich man? This is what ruins us, the fact that we easily slip into [bad] jokes. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
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Proverbs 14:32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death, have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has given them.
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Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affection and tempers.
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Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
Piety and holiness always promote industry, sobriety, and honesty.
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Proverbs 14:35 The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
The great King who reigns over heaven and earth, will reward faithful servants who honor his gospel by the proper discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the services of the lowest.
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