Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 19
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 19
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 19
"Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool." — Proverbs 19:1 (ASV)
A poor man who fears God, is more honorable and happy, than a man without wisdom and grace, however rich or advanced in rank.
"Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth." — Proverbs 19:2 (ASV)
What good can the soul do if it lacks knowledge? And he sins who will not take time to ponder the path of his feet.
"The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah." — Proverbs 19:3 (ASV)
People run into troubles by their own folly, and then fret over what God has ordained.
"Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend." — Proverbs 19:4 (ASV)
Here we may see how strong men's love of money is.
"A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape." — Proverbs 19:5 (ASV)
Those who tell lies in discourse are well on their way to being guilty of bearing false witness.
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