Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:22

"The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith." — Proverbs 10:22 (ASV)

It is great mercy that God permits us to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful.

It is far better to have a heart to do good, and lack the ability for it, than to have the ability for it, and lack a heart for it.

Those who have wisdom often do great things, even against those confident of their strength.

Make truth a matter of conscience, not only in words, but in actions.

That wealth which is truly desirable has no vexation of spirit in its enjoyment; no grief for its loss; no guilt from its abuse. What comes from the love of God has the grace of God as its companion.

He who hurries to be rich never seriously thinks how quickly God might take his wealth from him and leave him in poverty.

Wait on the Lord, attend to his will, and he will protect you.

Beauty is abused by those who do not have discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments.

Some are so bad that even severe methods do not fulfill the purpose; what remains but that they should be rejected? The new-creating power of God's grace alone is able to make a change.

A good wife is a great blessing to a man, and it is a token of Divine favour.

How wisely those consult their own interest who not only do good, but devise it!

An angry, hot-tempered disposition makes people provoking to one another, and provoking to God.

The servant of God who is not anxious about riches takes the best method of providing for his children.

As water to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours.

If people will not take time and effort to deliberate, they are unlikely to accomplish anything.