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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:7

He had said (Prov. 22:2.), Rich and poor meet together; but here he finds, here he shows, that, as to the things of this life, there is a great difference; for, 1. Those that have little will be in subjection to those that have much, because they have dependence upon them, they have received, and expect to receive, support from them: The rich rule over the poor, and too often more than becomes them, with pride and rigour, unlike to God, who, though he be great, yet despises not any. It is part... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

Note, 1. Ill-gotten gains will not prosper: He that sows iniquity, that does an unjust thing in hopes to get by it, shall reap vanity; what he gets will never do him any good nor give him any satisfaction. He will meet nothing but disappointment. Those that create trouble to others do but prepare trouble for themselves. Men shall reap as they sow. 2. Abused power will not last. If the rod of authority turn into a rod of anger, if men rule by passion instead of prudence, and, instead of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:7

The rich ruleth over the poor ,.... Usurps a dominion over them, and exercises it in a rigorous, oppressive, and tyrannical manner; otherwise they are generally the rich that rule, and if they rule well, in a lawful, gentle, and righteous manner, it is commendable; and the borrower is servant to the lender ; being under obligation to him, he is forced to be subject to him, and comply with his humours, and do and say as he would have him; it was a happiness promised to the Israelites,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity F21 So, "serere fallaciam", in Plauti Poenulo, l. 1. v. 67. shall reap vanity ,.... He that practises sin, and is frequent in the commission of it; indulges to it in a profuse way, as the sower plentifully scatters his seed; such shall reaper possess nothing but sin and wickedness; for, what a man sows, that shall he reap; he shall eat the fruit of his doings, and have the reward of his works; see Job 4:8 ; or "nothing" F23 און "inanitatem ac nihilum",... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:7

The rich ruieth over the poor - So it is in the order of God, and may be a blessing to both. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity - The crop must be according to the seed. If a man sow thistle seed, is it likely he shall reap wheat? If he sow to the flesh, shall he not of the flesh reap destruction? read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The theme of the earlier part of the chapter may be said to be the good name: the blessings in the possession of it, and the conditions for the acquirement of it—partly negatively, partly positively, described. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

Means to the preservation of the good name I. EARLY TRAINING . ( Proverbs 22:6 .) The young twig must be early bent. Experience teaches us that nothing in the world is so mighty for good or evil as custom; and therefore, says Lord Bacon, "since custom is the principal magistrate of man's life, let man by all means endeavour to obtain good customs. Custom is most perfect when it beginneth in young years; this we call education, which is in effect but an early custom. The tongue is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:7

The rich ruleth over the poor. "The rich man (singular) will rule over the poor" (plural); for there are many poor for one rich (see on Proverbs 22:3 ). This is the way of the world ( Proverbs 18:23 ). Aben Ezra explains the gnome as showing the advantage of wealth and the inconvenience of poverty; the former bringing power and pre-eminence, the latter trouble and servitude; and hence the moralist implies that every one should strive and labour to obtain a competency, and thus avoid the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity; shall gain nothing substantial, shall have nothing to show for his pains. But aven also means "calamity," "trouble," as Proverbs 12:21 ; so the gnome expresses the truth that they who do evil shall meet with punishment in their very sins—the exact contrast to the promise to the righteous ( Proverbs 11:18 ). "To him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward." Thus we have in Job 4:8 , "They that plough iniquity, and sow wickedness,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:6-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:8

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