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Proverbs 17 |
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Proverbs 17:1 Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.
These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The Scriptures teach us not to be wasteful but liberal. There are two kinds of free giving, one arising from liberality, the other from wasteful extravagance. It is a mark of liberality to receive the stranger, to clothe the naked, to redeem the captives, to help the needy. It is wasteful to spend money on expensive banquets and much wine. Therefore one reads, “Wine is wasteful, drunkenness is abusive.” It is wasteful to spend one’s own wealth merely for the sake of gaining the favor of the people. This they do who spend their inheritance on the games of the circus, or on theatrical pieces and gladiatorial shows, or even a combat of wild beasts, just to surpass the fame of their forefathers for these things. All this that they do is only foolish, for it is not right to be extravagant in spending money even on good works. –.
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.
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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Proverbs 17:3 The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.
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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Proverbs 17:4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin.
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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Proverbs 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Those that laugh at poverty, treat God’s providence and precepts with contempt.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“He who laughs at the poor irritates his creator.” Why? Because God is the creator of the poor. Who is so cruel, who is so inhuman, that when he should be moved to compassion he laughs instead? Certainly this too will have to be punished. That person will perish because he sins against the high and wise providence of God. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
Let no one think that he is to be paid more deference because he is rich. In the church a person is rich if he is rich in faith, for the faithful person has a whole world of riches. Is it strange that the faithful person owns the world, since he owns Christ’s inheritance, which is more priceless than the world? “You were redeemed with the precious blood,” surely was said to all, not only to the rich.
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 17:6 Children's children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.
It is an honor to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Instead of the pleasure that a person has in possessing one field and house, he who has passed over into the adoption of the children of God will enjoy a hundred times more all the riches that belong to the eternal Father and that he will possess as his own, and in imitation of the true Son he will proclaim by disposition and by virtue, “All that the Father has is mine.” No longer occupied with the criminal concern of distraction and worry, but secure and happy, he will enter everywhere as it were into his property, and every day he will hear it said to him by the apostle, “All things are yours, whether the world or things present or things to come.” And by Solomon, “The faithful man has a world of riches.” .
“The crown of old men is their children’s children and the glory of children is their father,” it is said. Our glory is the Father of all, and the crown of the whole church is Christ. .
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
A fool, in Solomon’s Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellencies speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:8 A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.
The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man.
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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Proverbs 17:11 An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man.
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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Proverbs 17:12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men.
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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Proverbs 17:13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family.
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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Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin.
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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Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
He who declares the guilty to be exempt from punishment acts against justice and integrity. He cannot call this behavior compassion and pity. He could condemn the mistake, then ask for pity and mercy for the guilty. The acquittal of a guilty person reveals a disturbance of the conscience.
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Proverbs 17:16 Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
Man’s neglect of God’s favor and his own interest is very absurd.
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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Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
No change of outward circumstances should abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence. In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious fulfillment.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ’s becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:21 He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:23 A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes.
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Proverbs 17:24 Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son [is] a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother.
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Proverbs 17:26 Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.
It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
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Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.
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27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Let your words be measured and counted by yourself, knowing that you shall render an account to God of what comes out of your mouth, including a pleasantry or even a word that does not edify.… And do not become a stranger to such promises. Whatever you think and whatever you love, establish it firmly in the Lord. And keep in mind your departure from the body to go to God “who will reward each one according to his works.”
He asks of wisdom who seeks to know what is the will of God. And he will show himself prudent who is sparing of his words on that which he has come to learn. If one inquires about wisdom, desiring to learn something about wisdom, while another asks nothing of wisdom, as not only wishing to learn nothing about wisdom himself but even keeping back his neighbors from so doing, the former certainly is deemed to be more prudent than the latter. .
He asks of wisdom, who seeks to know what is the will of God. And he will show himself prudent who is sparing of his words on that which he has come to learn. If one inquires about wisdom, desiring to learn something about wisdom, while another asks nothing of wisdom, as not only wishing to learn nothing about wisdom himself, but even keeping back his neighbours from so doing, the former certainly is deemed to be more prudent than the latter.
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Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.
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27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
It falls to the intellect to discern the divisions and the outlines of questions, and understanding’s highest function is to know that you do not know. Hence it is said, “Wisdom will be credited to the fool who asks questions,” for although the questioner does not know the answer to his question, nonetheless, because he inquires prudently and comes to understand what he does not understand, this very thing—his having prudently acknowledged what he does not know—is credited to him as wisdom. .
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