Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 27
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 27
Matthew Henry Commentary
Proverbs 27
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." — Proverbs 27:1 (ASV)
We do not know what a day may bring forth. This does not forbid preparing for tomorrow, but presuming upon tomorrow. We must not put off the great work of conversion, that one thing needful.
"Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips." — Proverbs 27:2 (ASV)
There may be occasion for us to justify ourselves, but not to praise ourselves.
"A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool`s vexation is heavier than they both. Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?" — Proverbs 27:3-4 (ASV)
Those who have no command of their passions, sink under the load.
"Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse." — Proverbs 27:5-6 (ASV)
Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which flatters in sin, to the hurt of the soul.
"The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet." — Proverbs 27:7 (ASV)
The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are often more thankful for them, than the rich. Similarly, the proud and self-sufficient disdain the gospel; but those who hunger and thirst after righteousness find comfort from the humblest book or sermon that testifies of Christ Jesus.
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