Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:8

"The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall." — Proverbs 10:8 (ASV)

The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice.

If great men are good men, they may do much good, and prevent very much evil.

How despicable are those who sow contention! And what fatal effects may be expected from small beginnings of jealousy!

We are travellers, whose concern is not to spy out wonders, but to get to their journey's end; to understand the rules we are to walk by, also the ends we are to walk toward. The bad man cheats himself and goes on in his mistake.

Those only love their souls rightly who get true wisdom.

The apostles showed wisdom by glorying in shame for the name of Christ.

Those who set their hearts upon money will do anything for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!

Everyone has their proper place in society, where they may be safe and comfortable.

Great riches often tempt to violence against those who possess them; but the poor are free from such perils.

The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their place.

The way of mankind by nature is perverse and strange.

What is ill-gotten, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.

A small estate, honestly come by, will prove more beneficial than a great estate ill-gotten.

The power which many abuse, will soon fail them.

The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God.