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Especially avoid retaliation (Mt 5:43-45; Ro 12:17).
It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty.
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...
He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down.
(Compare Pr 10:17; 12:1).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).
Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose.
A specification of the general sentiment of Pr 16:12.Deceit will at last be exposed, and the wicked by their own arts often bring on retribution (compare Pr 12:13; Ps 7:16; 9:17, &c.).
The man who covers selfish and vicious designs under a profession of religion or friendship, will be condemned.
(Compare Pr 27:2; Ro 12:16). fear...evil--reverentially regarding His law.
Many a man has paid dear in this world for the transgression of his lips.
speaketh--literally, "breathes out," habitually speaks (Ps 27:12; Ac 9:1).
For such is the effect of the fear of God, by which hatred to evil preserves from it. froward mouth--or, "speech" (Pr 2:12; 6:14).
Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame.
Hasty speech evinces self-conceit, and ensures shame (Pr 26:12).
Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.
(Compare Pr 3:3; 16:6, 12).
The apostles showed wisdom by glorying in shame for the name of Christ.
despised--as opposed to commended (Pr 11:12). perverse heart--or, "wicked principles," as opposed to one of wisdom.
A fool, in Solomon's Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it.
Excellent speech--(Compare Margin). Such language as ill...dwell safely--literally, "in confidence" (De 12:10). be quiet--or at ease, in real prosperity. from fear--without fear.
Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom.
Self-conceit is unteachable; the humble grow wise (compare Pr 16:18;18:12).
Sin ruins many great families; whilst righteousness often raises and strengthens even mean families.
(Compare Pr 12:7). The contrast of the whole is enhanced by that of house and tabernacle, a...
Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion.
(Compare Pr 2:12-15; 4:14).with all diligence--or, "above," or "more than all," custody (compare Margin), all that is kept (compare Eze 38:7), because the heart is the depository of all wisdom and the source of whatever...
Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers.
resteth--preserved in quietness for use, while fools blazon their folly (Pr 12:23; 13:16).handleth a matter--wisely considers "the word," that is, of God (compare Pr 13:13). trusteth--(Compare Ps 2:12; 118:8, 9).
How formidable kings are to those who provoke them! how much more foolish then is it to provoke the King of kings!
(Compare Pr 19:12). Men who resist authority injure themselves (Ro13:2).
Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of all relations.
(Compare Pr 21:9). wilderness--pasture, though uninhabitable ground (Ps 65:12).kiss his lips--love and obey, do homage (Ps 2:12; So 8:1). right answer--literally, "plain words" (compare Pr 8:9), opposed to deceptive, or obscure.
A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear.
The rapacity and cruelty of such beasts well represent some wicked men (compare Ps 7:2; 17:12)....