Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 10:9

"He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known." — Proverbs 10:9 (ASV)

He who lives in a humble state, who has no one to serve him, but earns his bread by his own labor, is happier than he who glories in high birth or fine clothing, and lacks necessities.

If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace.

Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.

If a wise man disputes with a conceited, quarrelsome person, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done.

The way to preserve peace is to make the best of everything; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves.

The sinner at whose prayers God is angry is one who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands.

He who seeks to relieve the needs and miseries of others will be blessed.

It is best to shun bitter contention by pouring out the heart before God. For by prudence and patience, with constant prayer, the cross may be removed.

Lying is a damning, destroying sin.

Foolish and profane people consider sin a mere trifle, to be made light of rather than mourned over. Fools mock at the sin-offering, but those who make light of sin make light of Christ.

Omissions of duty, and in duty, are fatal to the soul, as well as commissions of sin.

The light of the righteous is like that of the sun, which may be eclipsed and clouded, but will continue: the Spirit is their Light, and He gives a fullness of joy; that of the wicked is like a lamp of their own kindling, easily put out.

Some can say, Through grace, we are cleaner than we have been; but it was the work of the Holy Spirit.

Dissemblers, after all their evasions, will be exposed.

It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold his peace.

Hypocrites delude people into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of God's word.