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Ask a Questionwith 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).
The rich will look to themselves, but the poor and needy the prince must defend and plead for.
(Compare Pr 20:28; 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Ps 72:4, 12).
When men use their tongues aright, to teach and comfort others, they enjoy acceptance through Christ Jesus; and the testimony of their conscience, that they in some measure answer the end of...
God's blessing is often continued to the families of godly men, while the wicked are overthrown.
Such conduct brings a proper return, by the destruction of the wicked and well-being of the...
If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground.
Words of truth are consistent, and stand all tests, while lies are soon discovered and exposed.redeemer--or avenger (Le 25:25, 26; Nu 35:12), hence advocate (Job19:25). plead...thee--(Compare Job 31:21; Ps 35:1; 68:5).
Only those who humble themselves shall be exalted and established.
(Compare Pr 16:18; 18:12). honour...spirit--or, "such shall lay hold on honor" (Pr 11:16).bringeth forth--literally, "germinates" as a plant. froward--(Compare Pr 2:12, 14). cut off--as an unproductive plant.
The slothful desire the gains the diligent get, but hate the pains the diligent take; therefore they have nothing. This is especially true as to the soul.
(Compare Pr 12:11, 27).
God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.
God only knows, as He tries (Ps 12:6; 66:10) the heart.
When a man is self-conceited, rash, and given to wrangling, there is more hope of the ignorant and profligate.
(Compare Pr 21:5). hasty in...words?--implying self-conceit (Pr 26:12).As the mouth by tasting meats selects what pleases it, so the ear tries the words of others and retains what is convincing. Each chooses according to his taste. The connection with Job 12:12 is in...
Reasons for the warning. froward--(Pr 2:15). secret...righteous--in their communion (Am 3:7).
findeth--literally, "reaches," or "obtains by seeking." getteth--literally, "draws out," as metals by digging.
sound wisdom--(compare Pr 2:7). let...eyes--that is, these words of instruction.
durable riches...righteousness--Such are the "riches," enduring sources of happiness in moral possessions (compare Pr 3:16).
dishonour--or, "shame," as well as hurt of body (Pr 3:35). reproach...away--No restitution will suffice;
Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.
(Compare Pr 3:32).guide...youth--lawful husband (Jer 3:4). covenant...God--of marriage made in God's name.
(Compare Pr 11:25; Ex 23:19; De 18:4; Isa 32:8; 2Co 9:13).
oppressor--or man of mischief. The destiny of successful evildoers warns against desiring their lot (Ps 37:1, 2, 35, 36).