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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:13-14

Proverbs 10:13-14. In the lips, &c., wisdom is found His wisdom shows itself in his prudent speeches, by which he escapes that rod which fools meet with, and gains that reputation and advantage to himself which fools lose; but a rod is for the back of him He may expect rebukes and punishments from God and men; that is void of understanding That shows his folly by his foolish words. Wise men lay up Namely, in their minds, to be brought forth upon fit occasions; knowledge By which... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:15

Proverbs 10:15. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city It often redeems him from dangers and calamities: or it is such in his own imagination, as it is explained Proverbs 18:11. It makes him confident and secure. The destruction of the poor The cause of their destruction; is their poverty Which often renders them friendless, defenceless, and exposed to the injuries of the malicious and cruel. Or, as מחתת may be rendered, it is their terror, or consternation. It deprives them of... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:16

Proverbs 10:16. The labour of the righteous tendeth to life The design of his labour is only this, that he may have wherewith to live honestly, without making use of any sinful shifts. Or rather, the fruit or effect of his labour and industry is the preservation of this life, and the obtaining of eternal life, to which an honest and conscientious diligence in a man’s calling greatly contributes. The fruit of the wicked The fruit of all their labours and endeavours; to sin Tendeth to... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:17

Proverbs 10:17 . He is in the way of life The way which leadeth to life and blessedness; that keepeth instruction That observeth the wholesome counsels of God and good men: but he that refuseth reproof erreth Namely, from the way of life, or into the ways of sin, and so of death. Hebrew, מתעה , causeth to err, or seduceth, namely, himself: he knowingly and willingly exposes himself to temptation and wickedness, because he rejects that admonition which is a proper preservative from... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:18

Proverbs 10:18. He that hideth hatred with lying lips With flattering words, and false pretences of friendship; and he that uttereth slander That is, both of them, one no less than the other; is a fool Because a sinner; and because the mischief of these things will fall upon himself. So he condemns two opposite vices, secret hatred and manifest slander. read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:20-21

Proverbs 10:20-21. The tongue of the just is as choice silver Of great worth and use, bringing credit to himself, and great benefit to others; the heart of the wicked is little worth And consequently his tongue, which speaketh out of the abundance of the heart, Matthew 12:34. The lips of the righteous feed many By their wise and pious discourses, counsels, and comforts, which are so many evidences of their wisdom: but fools die for want of wisdom They have not wisdom to preserve... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:22

Proverbs 10:22. The blessing of the Lord maketh rich Riches are not gotten merely by wisdom or diligence, but also, and especially, by God’s favour and blessing; and addeth no sorrow with it Namely, with that blessing which gives riches, but adds content and comfort with them, which is a singular gift and blessing of God: whereas the riches which wicked men gain are attended with the divine curse, with many discontents, tormenting cares, and fears, with horrors of conscience, and with the... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:23

Proverbs 10:23. It is as sport to a fool to do mischief Or, as some render it, to work wickedness; yea, great and premeditated wickedness, as the word here used, זמה , properly signifies: he doth it with ease and delight, and without any shame, or remorse, or fear. But a man of understanding hath wisdom Whereby he is kept from committing wickedness, and especially from sporting himself with it. But this last clause is rendered by many, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding: it is... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:24-25

Proverbs 10:24-25. The fear of the wicked The evil which he feared, or hath cause to fear; it shall come upon him Notwithstanding his cunning contrivances, and various efforts to prevent it. Indeed “wicked men frequently draw upon themselves what they feared, by the very means whereby they studied to avoid it; a remarkable example whereof, Bochart observes, we have in the builders of the tower of Babel: the very remedy of the evil they wished to avoid leading them directly to it.” And it... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:26

Proverbs 10:26. As vinegar to the teeth Which, by its coldness and sharpness, it offends; and as smoke, &c., so is the sluggard Unserviceable and vexatious. “A negligent, dilatory servant vexes those who send him, just as keen vinegar gives pain to the teeth, and bitter smoke torments the eyes.” Schultens. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:13-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:20-21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:24-25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:26

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