Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 10
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 10
"The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother." — Proverbs 10:1 (ASV)
These words recommend family love and peace, as necessary for the comfort of human life.
"The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother." — Proverbs 10:1 (ASV)
Sin makes people cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.
"The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother." — Proverbs 10:1 (ASV)
Honour is not fitting for those unworthy and unfit for it.
"The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother." — Proverbs 10:1 (ASV)
A woman who has no fear of God, who is willful and wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her family, as if she tore her house down.
"The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother." — Proverbs 10:1 (ASV)
The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak anything wise and good.
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