Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 20
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 20
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 20
"Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise." — Proverbs 20:1 (ASV)
It seems hard to believe that men of the greatest abilities, as well as the ignorant, should render themselves fools and madmen, merely for the taste or excitement produced by strong liquors.
"The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life." — Proverbs 20:2 (ASV)
How formidable kings are to those who provoke them! How much more foolish, then, is it to provoke the King of kings!
"It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling." — Proverbs 20:3 (ASV)
To engage in quarrels is the greatest folly that can be. Yield, and even give up just demands, for peace's sake.
"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing." — Proverbs 20:4 (ASV)
He who labors and endures hardship in his seed-time for eternity, will be properly diligent in his earthly business.
"Counsel in the heart of man is [like] deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out." — Proverbs 20:5 (ASV)
Though many capable of giving wise counsel are silent, yet something may be drawn from them, which will reward those who obtain it.
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