Proverbios 19:20-21 NVI

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

Note, 1. It is well with those that are wise in their latter end, wise for their latter end, for their future state, wise for another world, that are found wise when their latter end comes, wise virgins, wise builders, wise stewards, that are wise at length, and understand the things that belong to their peace, before they be hidden from their eyes. A carnal worldling at his end shall be a fool (Jer. 17:11), but godliness will prove wisdom at last. 2. Those that would be wise in their latter... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

Here we have, 1. Men projecting. They keep their designs to themselves, but they cannot hide them from God; he knows the many devices that are in men's hearts,?devices against his counsels (as those, Ps. 2:1-3; Mic. 4:11),?devices without his counsel (no regard had to his providence, as those Jas. 4:13; this and the other they will do, and not take God along with them),?devices unlike God's counsels; men are wavering in their devices, and often absurd and unjust, but God's counsels are wise... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

Hear counsel, and receive instruction ,.... Of parents, masters, and ministers; especially the counsel and instruction of Wisdom, of Jesus Christ, the Wisdom of God, the wonderful Counsellor; and of his Gospel and of the Scriptures, which are able to make a man wise unto salvation; that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end ; in the latter end of life, at death; that then it may appear a man has been so wise as to be concerned for a future state, for the good of his soul in another... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices in a man's heart ,.... Some about civil things; to get wealth and riches: to obtain honour and glory among men; to attain to a long life, and to perpetuate their memories after death: some about sinful things; to gratify their carnal lusts and sensual appetites; and to do mischief to others, particularly the people of God, and the cause and interest of Christ: some about religious things; coming new doctrines, devising new ordinances and modes of worship; contriving... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices, etc. - The same sentiment as in Proverbs 16:1 ; (note), where see the note. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:18-21

The true prudence I. IN THE PARENTAL RELATION . ( Proverbs 19:18 .) 1 . The necessity of discipline. The exuberance of youth needs the hand of the pruner; the wildness of the colt must be early tamed, or never. Weak indulgence is the worst unkindness to children. 2 . The unwisdom of excessive severity. Cruelty is not discipline; too great sharpness is as bed as the other extreme. Children are thus made base, induced to take up with bad company, and to surfeit and run... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

(Comp. Proverbs 8:10 ; Proverbs 12:15 .) The Septuagint directs the maxim to children, "Hear, O son, the instruction of thy father." That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Wisdom gathered and digested in youth is seen in the prudence and intelligence of manhood and old age. Job 8:7 , "Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase." Ecclesiasticus 25:6, "O how comely is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men of honour! Much... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

Ready at the end The wise man always shows his wisdom by looking well before him. It is the sure mark of a fool to content himself with the immediate present. We do not wonder that proverbs should deal much with the future. "Passion and Patience" is the picture which is always being exhibited before the eyes of men. I. THE NEED OF READINESS AT THE END . "How shall we enjoy the present time?" asks one; "How shall we make ready for the end?" asks another and a wiser soul.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

The immutability of the counsel of God is contrasted with the shifting, fluctuating purposes of man (comp. Proverbs 16:1 , Proverbs 16:9 ; Numbers 23:19 ; Malachi 3:6 ). Aben Ezra connects this verse with the preceding, as though it gave the reason for the advice contained therein. But it is most natural to take the maxim in a general sense, as above Wis. 9:14, "The thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain." The counsel of the Lord, that shall stand ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

The mind of man and the mind of God Here is a contrast which we do well to consider. Between our human spiritual nature and that of the Divine Spirit it is possible to find resemblances and contrasts. Both are interesting and instructive. I. THE THOUGHTS OF MAN 'S MIND . We know how fugitive these are; how they come and go like the flash of the lightning; and even those which linger are but short-lived, they soon give place to others. Even those thoughts which become "fixed,"... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:18-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 19:21

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