John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:32
Pro 3:32 For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous. Ver. 32. For the froward is abomination. ] The vitilitigator, the wrangler, the common barreter, though he may prosper in the world, yet God cannot abide him; his money will perish with him. He will one day say to his cursed heaps of evil gotten goods, as Charles the Fifth, emperor, in his old age did of his victories, trophies, riches, honours; he cursed them all, saying, Abite hinc, abite longe; ... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:31
Pro 3:31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. Ver. 31. Envy not the oppressor. ] That grows rich by unjust quarrels and vexatious lawsuits. It is not for nothing surely that our Saviour, Luk 12:15 after "who made me a judge?" adds, "Take heed and beware of covetousness." Implying that most men go to law with a covetous or a vindictive mind; whereas if they will needs wage law, they should do it as Charles the French King made war with our Henry VII, "more desiring peace,... read more