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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).
(Compare Pr 3:16-18; 4:10).
rubies--gems, or pearls.
The retribution of sinners, as in Ps 18:26.
Her ways--such as she directs us to take.
(Compare Pr 20:16; 22:3).
He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down.
(Compare Pr 10:17; 12:1).
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.
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).
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.
He that lives in a humble state, who has no one to wait upon him, but gets bread by his own labour, is happier than he that glories in high birth or gay attire, and wants necessaries.
despised...
He acts as if he hated his child, who, by false indulgence, permits sinful habits to gather strength, which will bring sorrow here, and misery hereafter.
spareth--or, "withholds." rod--of...presses--or wine fats (Joe 2:24; 3:13).
Similar calls (Pr 3:1-3; 4:10, &c.).
Wisdom personified as bringing the best blessings (compare Mt6:33; 1Ti 4:8).