Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 17
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 17
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 17
"Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife." — Proverbs 17:1 (ASV)
These words recommend family love and peace, as necessary for the comfort of human life.
"A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren." — Proverbs 17:2 (ASV)
The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to be regarded as one of the family, than a profligate son.
"The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts." — Proverbs 17:3 (ASV)
God tries the heart by affliction. In this way, He has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.
"An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue." — Proverbs 17:4 (ASV)
Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those who live in sin.
"Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished." — Proverbs 17:5 (ASV)
Those who laugh at poverty treat God's providence and precepts with contempt.
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