箴言 23:3-6 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:1-3

The sin we are here warned against is luxury and sensuality, and the indulgence of the appetite in eating and drinking, a sin that most easily besets us. 1. We are here told when we enter into temptation, and are in most danger of falling into this sin: ?When thou sittest to eat with a ruler thou has great plenty before thee, varieties and dainties, such a table spread as thou has seldom seen; thou are ready to think, as Haman did, of nothing but the honour hereby done thee (Est. 5:12), and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:4-5

As some are given to appetite (Prov. 23:2) so others to covetousness, and those Solomon here takes to task. Men cheat themselves as much by setting their hearts on money (though it seems most substantial) as by setting them on dainties. Observe, I. How he dissuades the covetous man from toiling and tormenting himself (Prov. 23:4). ?Do not aim to be rich, to raise an estate, and to make what thou hast in abundance more than it is.? We must endeavor to live comfortably, and provide for our... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:6-8

Those that are voluptuous and given to appetite (Prov. 23:2) are glad to be where there is good cheer stirring, and those that are covetous and saving, that they may spare at home, will be glad to get a dinner at another man's table; and therefore both are here advised not to be forward to accept of every man's invitation, but especially not to thrust themselves in uninvited. Observe, 1. There are those that pretend to bid their friends welcome that are not hearty and sincere in it. They have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:3

Be not desirous of his dainties ,.... His savoury food, which is very grateful to the taste, his rich provisions and royal dainties; do not lust after them, as the word F19 אל תתאו "ne concupiscas", Pagninus, Montanus, Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Schultens; "ne coucupiscito", Piscator. signifies, in an immoderate way, as the Israelites lusted after the fleshpots in Egypt: these may be lawfully desired, but not sinfully lusted after; and in feeding on them nature may be satisfied,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

Labour not to be rich ,.... In an immoderate over anxious way and manner, to a weariness, as the word F21 אל תיגע "ne fatiges", Mercerus, Junius & Tremellius; "ne hiascas", Schultens. signifies, and even as to gape for breath men ought to labour, that they may have wherewith to support themselves and families, and give to others and: if they can, lay up for their children; but then persons should not toil and weary themselves to heap up riches when they know not who shall... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:5

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not ?.... The Vulgate Latin version is, "do not lift up thine eyes to riches which thou canst not have;' riches no doubt are intended, and which may be said to be "not"; they are not the true riches, have only the shadow and appearance of riches; they are not lasting and durable; in a little time they will not be; they are perishing things, they have no substance or solidity in them; they are not satisfying; they do not make them happy; they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:6

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye ,.... A sordid covetous man, that grudges every bit that is eaten, in opposition to a man of a good eye, or a bountiful one, that is liberal and generous, Proverbs 22:9 ; if he invites to a meal, do not accept of it, sit not down at his table to eat with him: neither desire thou his dainty meats ; or savoury food, so as to lust after it; See Gill on Proverbs 23:3 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:4

Labour not to be rich - Let not this be thy object. Labour to provide things honest in the sight of God and all men; and if thou get wealth, do not forget the poor, else God's curse will be a canker even in thy gold. Cease from thine own wisdom - בינתך binathecha , thy own understanding or prudence. The world says, "Get rich if thou canst, and how thou canst." Rem, si possis, recte; si non, quocunque modo rem; "Get a fortune honestly if thou canst; but if not, get one at all events."... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:6

Of him that hath an evil eye - Never eat with a covetous or stingy man; if he entertains you at his own expense, he grudges every morsel you put in your mouth. This is well marked by the wise man in the next verse: "Eat and drink, saith he: but his heart is not with thee." read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:1-3

A hexastich closely connected with the last verse of the preceding chapter, as if the warning was addressed to the man of skill whom his talents had made the guest of kings. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:1-3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:4-5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:6-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:1-3

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