Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 11
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 11
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 11
"A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight." — Proverbs 11:1 (ASV)
The comfort of parents much depends on their children; and this suggests to both motives to their duties.
"When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom." — Proverbs 11:2 (ASV)
Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom.
"The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them." — Proverbs 11:3 (ASV)
An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain.
"Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death." — Proverbs 11:4 (ASV)
Riches will be of no use to people in the day of death.
"The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity." — Proverbs 11:5-6 (ASV)
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.
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