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Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.
(Compare Pr 3:3; 16:6, 12).The true intent of afflictions considered; they do not contradict the assertion of the blessed state of the pious (Job 5:17; Heb 12:5, 6).
(Compare Pr 27:2; Ro 12:16). fear...evil--reverentially regarding His law.
ungodly man--(Compare Pr 6:12). diggeth up evil--labors for it. in his lips...fire--His words are calumniating (Jas 3:6).
Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions.
deal truly--or, "faithfully," that is, according to promises (compare Joh 3:21).(Compare Ps 12:6; 119:140).
A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.
The way...eyes--The fool is...
Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.
that imagine--or, "plan" (Pr 3:29). They design a...Especially avoid retaliation (Mt 5:43-45; Ro 12:17).
proverb--The infidel scoff, that the threatened judgment was so long in coming, it would not come at all, had by frequent repetition come to be a "proverb" with them. This skeptical habit...
It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.
Be not--or, "You shall not be." sudden fear--what causes it (Pr 1:27), any unlooked-for evil (Ps 46:3;91:12; 1Pe 3:14). desolation--(Pr 1:27).
pity--a proverb. Charity is the love which judges indulgently of our fellow men: it is put on a par with truth in Pr 3:3, for they together form the essence of moral perfection [Umbreit]. It is the...
ways--(Ps 1:1). acknowledge--by seeking His wise aid (Pr 16:3; Ps 37:5; Jer 9:23, 24). direct--literally, "make plain" (compare Heb 12:13).
Though men may advance themselves by sinful arts, they cannot settle and secure themselves. But those who by faith are rooted in Christ, are firmly fixed.
Wickedness cannot give permanent...
Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds.
concealeth--by his modesty (Pr 10:14; 11:13). heart...proclaimeth--as his lips speak his thoughts (compare Ec10:3).sound wisdom--literally, "substance," opposed to what is fictitious. According to the context, this may be assistance, as here corresponding with buckler--or safety, or wisdom, which procures it...
The wicked would be glad to have this earth their home for ever, but it cannot be so. They must die and leave all their idols behind.
(Compare Pr 12:3; Ps 37:9-11; 102:28). earth--or, "land of...
There are two sorts of lies equally detestable. A slandering lie, the mischief of this every body sees. A flattering lie, which secretly works ruin. A wise man will be more afraid of a flatterer...
The just man abhors the sins of the wicked, and shuns their company. Christ exposed the wickedness of men, yet prayed for the wicked when they were crucifying him. Hatred to sin in ourselves and...
(Compare Pr 1:8; 3:3, &c.).
Here begins another division of the book, marked by those encouragements to the pursuit of wisdom, which are found in the earlier chapters. It will be observed that at Pr 22:22-24:12, the proverbs...
(Compare Ps 37:3, 9, 22, 27).
curse...wicked--It abides with them, and will be manifested.
(Compare Pr 3:14, 15).
(Compare Pr 8:11; 3:16).
Do not abuse confidence and avoid litigation.
(Compare Pr 2:1; 3:2).