Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 16
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 16
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 16
"The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah." — Proverbs 16:1 (ASV)
The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak anything wise and good.
"All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits." — Proverbs 16:2 (ASV)
Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges regarding our own conduct.
"Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established." — Proverbs 16:3 (ASV)
Roll the burden of your care upon God, and leave it with Him, by faith and dependence on Him.
"Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil." — Proverbs 16:4 (ASV)
God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and He will be glorified by their destruction at last.
"Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: [Though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished." — Proverbs 16:5 (ASV)
Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.
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