Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:30

"The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land." — Proverbs 10:30 (ASV)

The righteous are like trees of life; and their influence on earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many.

An upright, contented, and benevolent mind tends to health.

See what a blessing the farmer's calling is, and what a wilderness this earth would be without it. See what a great difference there is in the management even of worldly affairs. Sloth and self-indulgence are the bane of all good.

When we see fields overgrown with thorns and thistles, and the fences broken down, we see an emblem of the far more deplorable state of many souls. Every vile passion grows in human hearts; yet they compose themselves to sleep. Let us show wisdom by doubling our diligence in every good thing.

How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the good report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ!

Severe rebukes sometimes do a great deal of good. But such is the corruption of nature, that people are unwilling to be rebuked for their sins. If God uses severe afflictions, to purify our hearts and prepare us for his service, we have cause to be very thankful.

The wicked would be glad to have this earth their home forever, but it cannot be so. They must die and leave all their idols behind.