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He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The picture of the ostentatious flatterer going at daybreak to pour out blessings on his patron. For any good that he does, for any thanks he gets,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice ...—If gratitude is to be acceptable, the time, place, and manner of showing it must all be …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And take a pledge of him for a strange woman. He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that blesses his friend with a loud voice So as not only to be heard by him, but by others; who is extravagant in his …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride.

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