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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).
(Compare Pr 3:18). The figure of laying hold with the hand suggests earnest effort.
he delighteth--or receiveth as denoting reconciliation regarding the offense which produced chastisement.
Promptly fulfil all obligations both of justice and charity (compare Jas 2:15, 16).
assign reasons in their value for happiness and ornament, guidance and support in dangers, both when waking and sleeping.
(Compare Pr 4:10, 13; Pr 3:8, &c.).
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)....The wicked is snared, &c.--The sentiment expanded. While the wicked, such as liars, flatterers, &c., fall by their own words, the righteous are unhurt. Their good conduct makes friends, and God...
dinner--or, "allowance" (2Ki 25:30)-- of herbs--and that the plainest. and hatred--(compare Pr 10:12, 18).
Wait on the Lord, attend his pleasure, and he will protect thee.
(Compare Ps 27:14; Ro 12:17-19).