Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 21
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 21
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 21
"The king`s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will." — Proverbs 21:1 (ASV)
The believer, perceiving that the Lord rules every heart as He sees fit, like a farmer who turns the water through his fields as he pleases, seeks to have his own heart, and the hearts of others, directed in his faith, fear, and love.
"Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts." — Proverbs 21:2 (ASV)
We are partial in judging ourselves and our actions.
"To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice." — Proverbs 21:3 (ASV)
Many deceive themselves with the notion that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness.
"A high look, and a proud heart, [Even] the lamp of the wicked, is sin." — Proverbs 21:4 (ASV)
Sin is the pride, the ambition, the glory, the joy, and the business of wicked men.
"The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want." — Proverbs 21:5 (ASV)
The really diligent employ foresight as well as labour.
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