Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:11

"The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked." — Proverbs 10:11 (ASV)

He attains the truest glory who endeavors most steadily to overcome evil with good.

The simple may be made wise by punishments on the wicked, and by instructions to those who are willing to be taught.

An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel.

The dog is a loathsome emblem of those sinners who return to their vices (2 Peter 2:22).

Rich men are so flattered that they think themselves superior to others.

He is a fool who tells everything he knows and cannot keep a secret.

Sin ruins many great families; while righteousness often raises and strengthens even humble families.

God will be the Friend of a man in whose spirit there is no guile; all the saints have this honour.

It is a person's wisdom to mind their business, and follow an honest calling. But it is folly to neglect business; and the grace of God teaches people to disdain nothing but sin.

There is nothing that can be hidden from the eyes of God, not even human thoughts.

Parents should observe their children that they may manage them accordingly.

The good man's mouth is always open to teach, comfort, and correct others.

To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God's ordinance.

Satan, and the messengers of Satan, will be let loose upon an evil man.

Wealth gotten by dishonesty or vice has a secret curse, which will quickly destroy it.