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Proverbs 6 |
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Proverbs 6:1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
Cautions against rash suretiship.
If we live as directed by the word of God, we shall find it profitable even in this present world. We are stewards of our worldly substance, and have to answer to the Lord for our disposal of it; to waste it in rash schemes, or such plans as may entangle us in difficulties and temptations, is wrong. A man ought never to be surety for more than he is able and willing to pay, and can afford to pay, without wronging his family; he ought to look upon every sum he is engaged for, as his own debt. If we must take all this care to get our debts to men forgiven, much more to obtain forgiveness with God. Humble thyself to him, make sure of Christ as thy Friend, to plead for thee; pray earnestly that thy sins may be pardoned, and that thou mayest be kept from going down to the pit.
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1My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.4Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
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 6:2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
Cautions against rash suretiship.
If we live as directed by the word of God, we shall find it profitable even in this present world. We are stewards of our worldly substance, and have to answer to the Lord for our disposal of it; to waste it in rash schemes, or such plans as may entangle us in difficulties and temptations, is wrong. A man ought never to be surety for more than he is able and willing to pay, and can afford to pay, without wronging his family; he ought to look upon every sum he is engaged for, as his own debt. If we must take all this care to get our debts to men forgiven, much more to obtain forgiveness with God. Humble thyself to him, make sure of Christ as thy Friend, to plead for thee; pray earnestly that thy sins may be pardoned, and that thou mayest be kept from going down to the pit.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-5
1My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.4Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
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 6:3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
Cautions against rash suretiship.
If we live as directed by the word of God, we shall find it profitable even in this present world. We are stewards of our worldly substance, and have to answer to the Lord for our disposal of it; to waste it in rash schemes, or such plans as may entangle us in difficulties and temptations, is wrong. A man ought never to be surety for more than he is able and willing to pay, and can afford to pay, without wronging his family; he ought to look upon every sum he is engaged for, as his own debt. If we must take all this care to get our debts to men forgiven, much more to obtain forgiveness with God. Humble thyself to him, make sure of Christ as thy Friend, to plead for thee; pray earnestly that thy sins may be pardoned, and that thou mayest be kept from going down to the pit.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-5
1My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.4Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
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 6:4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
Cautions against rash suretiship.
If we live as directed by the word of God, we shall find it profitable even in this present world. We are stewards of our worldly substance, and have to answer to the Lord for our disposal of it; to waste it in rash schemes, or such plans as may entangle us in difficulties and temptations, is wrong. A man ought never to be surety for more than he is able and willing to pay, and can afford to pay, without wronging his family; he ought to look upon every sum he is engaged for, as his own debt. If we must take all this care to get our debts to men forgiven, much more to obtain forgiveness with God. Humble thyself to him, make sure of Christ as thy Friend, to plead for thee; pray earnestly that thy sins may be pardoned, and that thou mayest be kept from going down to the pit.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-5
1My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.4Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
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 6:5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
Cautions against rash suretiship.
If we live as directed by the word of God, we shall find it profitable even in this present world. We are stewards of our worldly substance, and have to answer to the Lord for our disposal of it; to waste it in rash schemes, or such plans as may entangle us in difficulties and temptations, is wrong. A man ought never to be surety for more than he is able and willing to pay, and can afford to pay, without wronging his family; he ought to look upon every sum he is engaged for, as his own debt. If we must take all this care to get our debts to men forgiven, much more to obtain forgiveness with God. Humble thyself to him, make sure of Christ as thy Friend, to plead for thee; pray earnestly that thy sins may be pardoned, and that thou mayest be kept from going down to the pit.
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1My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.4Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
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 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
A rebuke to slothfulness.
Diligence in business is every man’s wisdom and duty; not so much that he may attain worldly wealth, as that he may not be a burden to others, or a scandal to the church. The ants are more diligent than slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. Habits of indolence and indulgence grow upon people. Thus life runs to waste; and poverty, though at first at a distance, gradually draws near, like a traveler; and when it arrives, is like an armed man, too strong to be resisted. All this may be applied to the concerns of our souls. How many love their sleep of sin, and their dreams of worldly happiness! Shall we not seek to awaken such? Shall we not give diligence to secure our own salvation?
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-11
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?10[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:11So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
[Let us ponder] Solomon’s sending us to learn wisdom from the ants, urging the sluggard to profit by their example. I began to weary of my capacity and to yearn for the cells of the monastery and to desire the comfort of the solicitude of those ants in whose community all worked together and where, since nothing belonged to anyone, all possessed all things in common.
Why should we dwell upon the amount of evil there is in idleness, when the apostle clearly prescribes that he who does not work should not eat. As daily sustenance is necessary for everyone, so labor in proportion to one’s strength is also essential.… The Lord couples sloth with wickedness, saying, “Wicked and slothful servant.” Wise Solomon, also, praises the laborer not only in the words already quoted, but also, in rebuking the sluggard, associating him by contrast with the tiniest of insects: “Go to the ant, O sluggard.” We have reason to fear, therefore, lest, perchance, on the day of judgment this fault may also be alleged against us, since he who has endowed us with the ability to work demands that our labor be proportioned to our capacity.
[The sluggard] has not imitated the ant. He has not gathered to himself grains while it was summer. What do I mean by “while it was summer”? While he had quietude of life, while he had this world’s prosperity, when he had leisure; when he was being called happy by all, while it was summer. He should have imitated the ant, he should have heard the Word of God, he should have gathered together grains, and he should have stored them within. But there came the trial of tribulation, there came upon him a winter of numbness, a tempest of fear, the cold of sorrow, whether it were loss, or any danger to his safety, or any bereavement of his family; or any dishonor and humiliation. In winter; the ant falls back upon that which in summer it has gathered together; and within its secret store, where no one can see, it is replenished by its summer toils. When for itself it was gathering together these stores in summer, every one saw it: when on these it feeds in winter, no one sees. What does this mean? See the ant of God. He rises day by day, he hastens to the church of God, he prays, he hears a reading, he chants a hymn, he digests that which he has heard, he thinks to himself about all this, and inside he is storing up grains gathered from the threshing floor. You who hear those very things which even now are being spoken, do just this. Go forth to the church, go back from church, hear a sermon, hear a reading, choose a book, open and read it. All these things are seen when they are done. That ant is treading his path, carrying and storing up in the sight of those who see him. But in due time there comes the winter. For whom does it not come? There happens to be loss, or bereavement. Others perchance, who know not what the ant has stored up inside to eat, pity the ant as being miserable.
The ant is a tiny creature, yet it ventures to achieve things beyond its strength. It is not driven to labor as a slave is. Rather, without compulsion and with freedom of foresight, it lays up provision for a future day. Scripture admonishes us to imitate the industry of the ant: “Go to the ant, you sluggard, and consider her ways and be wiser than she.” [The ant] has no land under cultivation. Yet, without a taskmaster to urge it on as it looks after its stock of food, what a harvest has it in store for itself—a harvest gathered from the results of your labors! While you may frequently be in need, it wants for nothing. There are no granaries closed to the ant, no guards impassable, no stores of grain untouchable! The guard sees and dares not prohibit the theft. The owner gazes on his loss and exacts no punishment! Over the plain moves the dark column. The paths are aglow with the concourse of voyagers and particles of grain which cannot be seized by their narrow jaws are being heaved along by their shoulders! The owner of the crop beholds all this and blushes to refuse such trifles to cooperative industry such as this! Six Days of Creation.
Author: Ambrosius von Mailand Rank: Bishop AD: 397
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Proverbs 6:7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
A rebuke to slothfulness.
Diligence in business is every man’s wisdom and duty; not so much that he may attain worldly wealth, as that he may not be a burden to others, or a scandal to the church. The ants are more diligent than slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. Habits of indolence and indulgence grow upon people. Thus life runs to waste; and poverty, though at first at a distance, gradually draws near, like a traveler; and when it arrives, is like an armed man, too strong to be resisted. All this may be applied to the concerns of our souls. How many love their sleep of sin, and their dreams of worldly happiness! Shall we not seek to awaken such? Shall we not give diligence to secure our own salvation?
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-11
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?10[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:11So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed 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 6:8 Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.
A rebuke to slothfulness.
Diligence in business is every man’s wisdom and duty; not so much that he may attain worldly wealth, as that he may not be a burden to others, or a scandal to the church. The ants are more diligent than slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. Habits of indolence and indulgence grow upon people. Thus life runs to waste; and poverty, though at first at a distance, gradually draws near, like a traveler; and when it arrives, is like an armed man, too strong to be resisted. All this may be applied to the concerns of our souls. How many love their sleep of sin, and their dreams of worldly happiness! Shall we not seek to awaken such? Shall we not give diligence to secure our own salvation?
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-11
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?10[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:11So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The bee alone, however, is collected and honored, as divine wisdom says: “It is in honor and in love among all.” … Furthermore, the bee is loved by merit, for his labors are given for the delight of kings and [all] humans. .
Author: Shenoute the Archimandrite Posted on: 2022-11-13
“Go to the bee.” Run to the church and learn the works of light which are done in it, and how the church in holiness accomplishes what it does. See how sensible and chaste it represents itself before kings and private citizens alike. Both the rich and the poor respect its prescription for their own salvation—although it is certainly weak and despised in this world. But when the church puts its faith in Christ it is exalted. In Christ, in fact, there is a rich and luxurious banquet for the time which he has appointed. The church does not look so much at what is present but rather envisions plans for the future. It prepares supplies in the summer and stores a great crop at harvest. Notice, I say, how the bee is solicitous about the future. You also should enjoy security in this life, but be careful lest, with the coming of winter, your house may be found empty and deprived of food. Notice how the bee treats everyone equally: not only is it useful to kings but to private citizens as well. Its medicine cures both alike; it serves nature but does not look for reward. You also should imitate it by valuing not so much the person but the nature of the works done. And does the bee have any beauty in its body? Not at all! For this reason, in order that lazy people might not find excuses in their weakness, Solomon chose the weakest among animals so that he might take away from them any excuses. The bee is pleasing to everybody, even to those who have no means or properties. Every day in the fields and in the cities we hear everyone speak countless praise of this insect. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
Are you unwilling to learn from the Scriptures which teach that it is good to labor, and that he who will not work ought neither to eat? Learn this lesson from the irrational creatures!… You should receive from this creature [the ant] the best exhortation to industrious living. Marvel at your Lord, not only because he has made heaven and the sun, but also because he has made the ant. For although this creature is small, it affords much proof of the greatness of God’s wisdom. Consider then how prudent the ant is, and consider how God has implanted in so small a body such an unceasing desire for work! But while you learn industry from this creature, you should take from the bee at the same time a lesson of neatness, industry and social concord! For it is not more for itself, than for us, that the bee labors and toils every day, which is indeed a thing especially proper for a Christian: not to seek his own things but the things of others. As then the bee traverses all the meadows that it may prepare a banquet for others, so also, O man, you should do likewise.
Construct also hives for bees, for to these the proverbs of Solomon send you, and you may learn from the tiny creatures how to order a monastery and to discipline a kingdom.
By “ant” Solomon seems to indicate the practical way, while the “bee” designates contemplation of creation and of the Creator. Both the pure and the impure, the wise and the foolish apply [this saying] for the benefit of their souls. It seems to me that the wax corresponds to the realities of creation, while the honey symbolizes the contemplation thereof. And while wax perishes, as it is written, “Heaven and earth will pass away,” the honey does not perish. By the same token, the words of Christ our Savior do not pass away, about which Solomon says, “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, their sweetness is health to the soul.” Also, David says, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Scholia on Proverbs.
There is the busy ant to rouse the indolent and sluggish; for when a man spends an idle youth, then he is instructed by the irrational creatures, being chided by the sacred Scripture, which says, “Go to the ant, O sluggard, and considering her ways, emulate her and become wiser than she.” For when you observe [the ant] treasuring up food for itself in good season, imitate it, and treasure up for yourself the fruits of good works for the world to come. And again, “Go to the bee and learn how industrious she is”; how, hovering above flowers of all kinds, it gathers the honey for your use, that you also, by ranging over the sacred Scriptures, may lay hold of salvation for yourself.
Come, therefore, and let us also, wandering, as it were, around some intellectual meadow, gather the dew let fall by the Holy Spirit upon the divine message of the gospel, that so being enriched in mind we may bring forth the spiritual honey, even the word profitable and useful to all who thirst after the communication of the divine doctrines, whether they be noble and illustrious, or obscure and private persons in a humble rank of life. For it is written, “Good words are as honeycomb; and their sweetness is healing to the soul.” Commentary on Luke, Homily
Scripture says, “Go to the ant, you sluggard, and become wiser than he.” The ant at the time of harvest lays up an ample and varied store of food against the threat of winter. “Or go to the bee and learn her diligence.” For she feeds over the whole meadow to produce a single honeycomb.
Author: Clement Of Alexandria Rank: Author AD: 215
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Proverbs 6:9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
A rebuke to slothfulness.
Diligence in business is every man’s wisdom and duty; not so much that he may attain worldly wealth, as that he may not be a burden to others, or a scandal to the church. The ants are more diligent than slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. Habits of indolence and indulgence grow upon people. Thus life runs to waste; and poverty, though at first at a distance, gradually draws near, like a traveler; and when it arrives, is like an armed man, too strong to be resisted. All this may be applied to the concerns of our souls. How many love their sleep of sin, and their dreams of worldly happiness! Shall we not seek to awaken such? Shall we not give diligence to secure our own salvation?
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-11
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?10[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:11So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed 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 6:10 [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
A rebuke to slothfulness.
Diligence in business is every man’s wisdom and duty; not so much that he may attain worldly wealth, as that he may not be a burden to others, or a scandal to the church. The ants are more diligent than slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. Habits of indolence and indulgence grow upon people. Thus life runs to waste; and poverty, though at first at a distance, gradually draws near, like a traveler; and when it arrives, is like an armed man, too strong to be resisted. All this may be applied to the concerns of our souls. How many love their sleep of sin, and their dreams of worldly happiness! Shall we not seek to awaken such? Shall we not give diligence to secure our own salvation?
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-11
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?10[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:11So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed 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 6:11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
A rebuke to slothfulness.
Diligence in business is every man’s wisdom and duty; not so much that he may attain worldly wealth, as that he may not be a burden to others, or a scandal to the church. The ants are more diligent than slothful men. We may learn wisdom from the meanest insects, and be shamed by them. Habits of indolence and indulgence grow upon people. Thus life runs to waste; and poverty, though at first at a distance, gradually draws near, like a traveler; and when it arrives, is like an armed man, too strong to be resisted. All this may be applied to the concerns of our souls. How many love their sleep of sin, and their dreams of worldly happiness! Shall we not seek to awaken such? Shall we not give diligence to secure our own salvation?
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-11
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?10[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:11So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed 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 6:12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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 6:13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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 6:14 Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“And poverty will come upon you like an evil traveler, and want like a good runner.” Nothing is worse than poverty. It comes immediately to the idle and even overtakes strong runners in its speed. Poverty is just like need: poverty is lack of knowledge; need is lack of virtue. Can you see the absolute excellence of work? Will you not be taught by instinct? Learn then from an attempt at doing something. Or, do you want to appear even more irrational? Then run away from poverty. Is work at first difficult? Then look to its results. Is idleness sweet? Then consider what comes out of it in the end. So let us not look at the beginning of things, but let us also see where they end up. The one who goes out of his house does not want to stop along the way, but already at the beginning of his journey is thinking about the end. Because he starts out this way, his beginning will bring him to the end. But you do quite the opposite. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
“All the time this kind of man stirs up troubles in the city.” Indeed! The words “all the time” are quite strong! In fact, even when such a person intends to command something good, his method of command is still full of suspicion. He leads people to fight and troubles secure cities with riots. This kind of a person has no peaceful spirit, nor has he listened to Jesus, who said, “How blessed are the peacemakers.” Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
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Proverbs 6:15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Proverbs 6:16 These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Proverbs 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Proverbs 6:19 A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Seven things hateful to God.
If the slothful are to be condemned, who do nothing, much more those that do all the ill they can. Observe how such a man is described. He says and does every thing artfully, and with design. His ruin shall come without warning, and without relief. Here is a list of things hateful to God. Those sins are in a special manner provoking to God, which are hurtful to the comfort of human life. These things which God hates, we must hate in ourselves; it is nothing to hate them in others. Let us shun all such practices, and watch and pray against them; and avoid, with marked disapproval, all who are guilty of them, whatever may be their rank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 12-19
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;14Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.16These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“A heart that forges evil thoughts.” Indeed, since the heart was impure, it also made the limbs impure, so that it shed the poison to its extremities.… By “brothers” he [Solomon] means those who have obtained the grace of adoption and are subjected to Christ our father. When unjust or lustful thoughts come to them, these thoughts try to trouble them. In fact, they inflame them to anger which causes hatred, and to evil desires which bring about immoral actions. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
“A proud eye, an unjust tongue, hands that shed just blood.” He [Solomon] emphasizes evil actions through members of the body used wickedly. As the eye, the tongue and the hands act in the body, in the same manner reflection, impulse and decision act in the soul. And, he [Solomon] did not enumerate these things to us without reason, but in order that we might learn to be moderate through them. Those who, while drinking the blood of the Lord, yet remain polluted with iniquity are shedding the blood of the just. Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon, Fragment
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Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 6:21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.
Exhortations to walk according to God’s commandments.
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 6:22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
Exhortations to walk according to God’s commandments.
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:
Exhortations to walk according to God’s commandments.
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Solomon also writes that “the commandment of the law is a lamp and a light.” This sensible light that is in the world, by falling on our bodily eyes, dispels the darkness. So also the law of God, when admitted into the mind and heart of people, illuminates it thoroughly and does not allow it to fall against the stumbling blocks of ignorance or be caught in the thickets of sin. Commentary on Luke, Homily
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Proverbs 6:24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
Exhortations to walk according to God’s commandments.
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 6:25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
Exhortations to walk according to God’s commandments.
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 6:26 For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
Exhortations to walk according to God’s commandments.
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Proverbs 6:27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
That thou mayest not say, What harm is there in the eyes, when there is no necessity that he should be perverted who looks? he shows thee that desire is a fire, and the flesh is like a garment. The latter is an easy prey, and the former is a tyrant. And when anything harmful is not only taken within, but also held fast, it will not go forth again until it has made an exit for itself. For he who looks upon a woman, even though he escape the temptation, does not come away pure of all lust. And why should one have trouble, if he can be chaste and free of trouble? See what Job says: “I made a covenant with mine eyes, that I should not think of another’s wife.”( Job xxxi. 1) Thus well does he know the power of abuse. And Paul for this reason kept “under his body, and brought it into subjection.” And, figuratively speaking, he keeps a fire in his breast who permits an impure thought to dwell in his heart. And he walks upon coals who, by sinning in act, destroys his own soul.
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Proverbs 6:28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
We must notice the apostle’s prudence. He did not say, it is good not to have a wife, but it is good not to touch a woman: as though there were danger even in the touch, as though he who touched her would not escape from her who “hunts for the precious life” and causes the young man’s understanding to fly away. Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Or can one walk upon hot coals, and his feet not be scorched? As then he who touches fire is instantly burned, so by the mere touch the peculiar nature of man and woman is perceived, and the difference of sex is understood.
We read in Proverbs, “The eyes of the harlot, the snare of the sinner.” “Anyone who even looks with lust at a woman has already committed adultery in his heart.” There are as many snares as there are sins; as many hunters as there are snares. Homilies on the Psalms, Alternate Series (Psalm ).
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Proverbs 6:29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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 6:30 [Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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 6:31 But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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 6:32 [But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
If slaves are thieves, they are perhaps forced to steal through want. Even though the customary allowances are given, these allowances satisfy custom rather than sufficiency and thus fulfill the law without fulfilling the need. Their indulgence makes their fault less blameworthy, because the guilt of the thief who is unwillingly forced into theft is excusable. Holy Scripture seems to excuse in part the offense of the needy when it says, “The fault is not so great when a man has stolen, for he steals to feed his hungry soul.”
Not every sin brings the same penalty, but those which are easiest to be amended bring upon us the greatest punishment. Solomon indeed intimated this when he said, “It is not wonderful if anyone be taken while stealing, for he steals that he may satisfy his soul that is hungry, but the adulterer by lack of understanding destroys his own soul.” But what he means is to this effect. The thief is a grievous offender, but not so grievous a one as the adulterer. For the former, though he has a sorry reason for his conduct, yet at the same time has to plead the necessity arising from indigence. But the latter, when no necessity compels him, by his mere madness rushes into the abyss of iniquity.
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Proverbs 6:33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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 6:34 For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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 6:35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affection.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 20-35
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:21Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.26For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.30[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.32[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.33A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.34For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.35He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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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