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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...
When power is put into the hands of the wicked, wise men decline public business. If the reader will go diligently over this and the other chapters, in many places where at first he may suppose...
brutish--stupid, a strong term to denote his lowly self-estimation; or he may speak of such as his natural condition, as contrasted with God's all-seeing comprehensive knowledge and almighty power....
He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will.
Here follow ten precepts of two verses each. Though men fail to defend the poor, God...
Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.
(Compare Pr 29:2, 12; Ps 12:1-8). shall see...fall--and triumph in it...
By our words we must be justified or condemned, Mt 12:37.
shall eat--that is, obtain (Pr 12:14). transgressors--as in Pr 2:22. violence--or, "mischief" to themselves.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...
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).
Those who have grace, will delight in the instructions given them. Those that stifle their convictions, are like brutes.
loveth knowledge--as the fruit of instruction or training (Pr 1:2). ...
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).
The way of religion is a straight, plain way; it is the way of righteousness. There is not only life at the end, but life in the way; all true comfort.
(Compare Pr 8:8, 20, &c.). A sentiment...
Such as oppress the poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according to their ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice, stop their ears at the cry...
Those who are diligent, take the way to live comfortably.
(Compare Pr 10:4; 20:4). vain persons--idle, useless drones, implying that they are also wicked (Pr 12:11; Ps 26:4).
A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making...
If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it.
no evil--(as in Ps 91:10), under God's...
Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and beggarly.
slothful--(Compare Margin), so called because he fails to meet his promises. under...
He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others.
useth...aright--commends knowledge by its proper use. poureth out--utters abundantly (Pr 12:23), and so disgusts others.
Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are in affliction God will support.
The most desolate who have God's aid have more permanent good than the self-reliant sinner (Pr 2:22; 12:7). ...
To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family.
(Compare Ps 7:4; 35:12). evil--injury to another (Pr 13:21).
Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with.
that his heart...itself--that is, takes pleasure in revealing his folly (Pr 12...
The precept to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we were enemies.
(Compare Mt 5:44; Ro 12:20). As metals are...
Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety.
In--or, "By" the transgression--he is brought into difficulty (Pr 12:13), but the righteous go on...
He is a fool who tells every thing he knows, and can keep no counsel.
(Compare Pr 12:16; 16:32). mind--or, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain.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...
He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it.
a deceitful work--or, "wages," which fail to satisfy, or flee away (Pr 10:2; 23:5). ...
Thoughts are not free; they are under the Divine knowledge, therefore under the Divine command. It is a man's shame to act with deceit, with trick and design.
thoughts--or, "purposes." are right...
A godly man would not put even an animal to needless pain. But the wicked often speak of others as well used, when they would not endure like treatment for a single day.
regardeth--literally,...
Care, fear, and sorrow, upon the spirits, deprive men of vigour in what is to be done, or courage in what is to be borne. A good word from God, applied by faith, makes the heart glad.
a good...