Proverbs 13:20-22 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

Note, 1. Those that would be good must keep good company, which is an evidence for them that they would be good (men's character is known by the company they choose) and will be a means of making them good, of showing them the way and of quickening and encouraging them in it. He that would be himself wise must walk with those that are so, must choose such for his intimate acquaintance, and converse with them accordingly; must ask and receive instruction from them, and keep up pious and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:21

Here see, 1. How unavoidable the destruction of sinners is; the wrath of God pursues them, and all the terrors of that wrath: Evil pursues them closely wherever they go, as the avenger of blood pursued the manslayer, and they have no city of refuge to flee to; they attempt an escape, but in vain. Whom God pursues he is sure to overtake. They may prosper for a while and grow very secure, but their damnation slumbers not, though they do. 2. How indefeasible the happiness of the saints is; the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:22

See here, 1. How a good man?s estate lasts: He leaves an inheritance to his children's children. It is part of his praise that he is thoughtful for posterity, that he does not lay all out upon himself, but is in care to do well for those that come after him, not by withholding more than is meet, but by a prudent and decent frugality. He trains up his children to this, that they may leave it to their children; and especially he is careful, both by justice and charity, to obtain the blessing of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise ,.... Who is a companion of them that fear the Lord; converses frequently with them in private about spiritual and experimental things, and walks with them in public in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord; he by those means grows wiser and wiser, gains a large stock of spiritual knowledge and experience; for this holds good both in natural and spiritual wisdom, a man of any capacity at all will improve by keeping wise company; but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:21

Evil pursueth sinners ,.... They pursue the evil of sin, and the evil of punishment pursues them, and at last overtakes them; their damnation, though it may seem to slumber and linger, it does not; it is upon the full speed after them, and will quickly seize upon them. Some understand this of the evil of sin in the conscience, which pursues the sinner, and fills him with terror; but to the righteous good shall be repaid ; or, "he shall recompense the righteous with good" F21 ואת ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children ,.... He not only has a sufficiency for the present support of himself and family; but is so prospered and succeeded, as to leave an inheritance after him; and which is continued to and enjoyed, not only by his immediate offspring, but theirs also; for being got honestly, it wears well; see Proverbs 13:11 ; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just ; the riches which wicked men get are laid up in the purposes... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise - To walk with a person implies love and attachment; and it is impossible not to imitate those we love. So we say, "Show me his company, and I'll tell you the man." Let me know the company he keeps, and I shall easily guess his moral character. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaveth an inheritance - He files many a prayer in heaven in their behalf, and his good example and advices are remembered and quoted from generation to generation. Besides, whatever property he left was honestly acquired, and well-gotten goods are permanent. The general experience of men shows this to be a common case; and that property ill-gotten seldom reaches to the third generation. This even the heathens observed. Hence: De male quaesitis non gaudet tertius haeres . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:18-25

The blessings of obedience and their counterpart I. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE . 1 . Honour. ( Proverbs 13:18 .) "'Tis a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times," says one of our old poets. Love is common to all the creatures, as life and death; honour belongs to men alone; and dishonour must be worse than death. The praise of others is the refiection of virtue, and a good name like flagrant ointment. 2 . Satisfied desire. ( Proverbs 13:19 .) And what is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; or, according to the Khetib, walk with wise men , and thou shall be wise. Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 :36, "If thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door." So the Greek maxim— σοφοῖς ὁμιλῶν καὐτὸς ἐκβήσῃ σοφός . "With wise conversing thou wilt wise become." and Eurip; ' Rhesus,' 206— σοφοῦ παρ ἀνδρὸς χρὴ σοφόν τι μανθάνειν "A man that's wise will thee true... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:21

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:18-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

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