Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:19

"In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely." — Proverbs 10:19 (ASV)

The undisciplined and spoiled child is likely to become a man of great wrath.

Those pay dearly for their own praise, who trust a man because he speaks smoothly.

There are in human beings strong desires for happiness; but let those who will not be persuaded to leave their sins never expect anything truly sweet to their souls.

If we wish to keep a clear conscience and a peaceful mind, we must avoid all provocations to anger. And a man who cultivates a style of living beyond his means is on the path to ruin.

Here is an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant; one that does not serve from conscience or love, but from fear.

Those who speak much, speak much wrongly. He who checks himself is a wise man, and in doing so preserves his own peace.

One corrupt heart is like another; so are sanctified hearts: the former bear the same image of the earthly, the latter the same image of the heavenly. Let us carefully watch our own hearts, comparing them with the word of God.

If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be offended, it will still keep its ground.

Confidence in an unfaithful man is painful and vexatious; when we place any reliance on him, he not only fails, but makes us suffer for it.

Those whose heart is not in their work pretend that they cannot do their work without hardship and danger. And so many always live in doubt about their state, because they are always neglecting some duty.

Great care must be taken to prevent quarrels among relations and those under obligations to each other. Wisdom and grace make it easy to forgive; but corruption makes it difficult.

True holiness is true happiness. The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own destruction.

Those who are diligent follow the path to live comfortably.

Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of all relationships.

Even bad men acknowledge the excellence of God's people.

Humility, though it exposes one to contempt in the world, is much better than pride, which makes God an enemy. The one who understands God's word will find good.