Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:3

"Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked." — Proverbs 10:3 (ASV)

If needy persons get opportunities to oppress, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.

Pride grows from that root of bitterness which is in the heart. The root must be plucked up, or we cannot conquer this branch. The prudent words of wise men get them out of difficulties.

An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain.

Faith foresees the evil coming upon sinners, and looks to Jesus Christ as the sure refuge from the storm.

Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts.

People run into troubles by their own folly, and then fret over what God has ordained.

Many deceive themselves with the notion that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness.

As soon as sin entered, shame followed.

To engage in quarrels is the greatest folly that can be. Yield, and even give up just demands, for peace's sake.

He who thinks before he speaks, who suppresses evil if he has thought it, keeps his soul from a great deal of both guilt and grief. Many a person is ruined by an ungoverned tongue.

Though people may advance themselves by sinful practices, they cannot settle and secure themselves. But those who by faith are rooted in Christ are firmly fixed.

Roll the burden of your care upon God, and leave it with Him, by faith and dependence on Him.

Every creature must be dealt with according to its nature, but careless and profligate sinners never will be ruled by reason and persuasion. Man indeed is born like the wild ass's colt; but some, by the grace of God, are changed.

Secret sins, services, and sorrows are under God's eye. This speaks comfort to saints, and terror to sinners.

God tries the heart by affliction. In this way, He has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.