This proverb of Solomon is pretty straight forward; easily understood. So today I’m sharing part of Matthew Henry’s commentary on the proverb…
Lessons to be learned from P10:
Those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith, and rich in good works.
Both the just and the wicked must die; but between their
souls there is a vast difference.
The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice.
The good man's mouth is always open to teach, comfort, and
correct others.
Where there is hatred, everything stirs up strife. By
bearing with each other, peace and harmony are preserved.
Whatever knowledge may be useful, we must lay it up, that it
may not be to seek when we want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by
hearing the word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made of
God unto us wisdom.
Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks
himself is wise.
That wealth which is truly desirable, has no vexation of
spirit in the enjoyment; no grief for the loss; no guilt by the abuse of it.
What comes from the love of God, has the grace of God for its companion.
Only foolish and wicked men divert themselves with doing
harm to others, or tempting to sin.
The largest desire of eternal blessings the righteous can
form, will be granted.
The believer grows stronger in faith, and obeys with
increased delight.The righteous is kept by the power of God; and nothing shall be able to separate him from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus
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