Proverbs 15:17 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:16-17

Solomon had said in the foregoing verse that he who has not a large estate, or a great income, but a cheerful spirit, has a continual feast; Christian contentment, and joy in God, make the life easy and pleasant; now here he tells us what is necessary to that cheerfulness of spirit which will furnish a man with a continual feast, though he has but little in the world?holiness and love. I. Holiness. A little, if we manage it and enjoy it in the fear of the Lord, if we keep a good conscience and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:17

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is ,.... What Plautus F9 Capteivei, Act. 1. Sc. 2. v. 80. &. 3. Sc. 1. v. 37. calls "asperam et terrestrem caenam", "a harsh and earthly supper", made of what grows out of the earth; which is got without much cost or care, and dressed with little trouble; a traveller's dinner, as the word F11 ארחת "viaticum", Montanus, Amama; "commeatus", Cocceius. signifies, and a poor one too to travel upon, such as is easily obtained, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:17

Better is a dinner of herbs - Great numbers of indigent Hindoos subsist wholly on herbs, fried in oil, and mixed with their rice. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:13-17

The source of satisfaction We learn— I. THAT THERE SOMETIMES RESTS A LONG AND DEEP SHADOW ON THE PATH OF HUMAN LIFE . 1 . Sometimes a long one. "All the days of the afflicted are evil." They are not a few who have to make up their minds for many months or years of separation or pain, or even for a lifelong trouble. They know that they will carry their burden to the grave. 2 . Sometimes a deep one. "By sorrow of heart the spirit is broken." The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:16-17

The better things Earthly good is comparative. Many things regarded by themselves appear to be eminently attractive; but if they exclude more desirable things they must be rejected. We need not make the worst of this world in order to make the best of the higher world. Taking earth at its brightest, it is still outshone by the glories of heaven. But earth is not always at its brightest; and we must make our comparison with the actual facts of life, not with ideal possibilities. I. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:16-17

Alternatives I. POVERTY WITH PIETY , OR RICHES WITH DISCONTENT . Which shall we choose? Naturally all, or nearly all, will prefer to take riches with its risks rather than poverty with its certain privations. Our Bible is precious because it reminds us that there is another side in this matter. Riches are too dearly gained at the expense of peace of conscience; poverty is blessed if it brings us nearer to God. II. SCANTY FARE WITH RICH SPIRITUAL SEASONING , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:17

Better is a dinner (portion) of herbs where love is. A dish of vegetables would be the common meal, whereas flesh would be reserved for festive occasions. Where love presides, the simplest food is cheerfully received, and contentment and happiness abound ( Proverbs 17:1 ). Lesetre quotes Horace's invitation to his friend Torquatus ('Epist.,' 1.5. 1)— " Si potes Archiacis conviva recumbere lectis, Nec modica cenare times olus omne patella, Supreme te sole domi, Torquate, manebo ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:16-17

Proverbs 15:16-17. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Which gives a man tranquillity and comfort in what he hath; than great treasure and trouble therewith Tumultuous lusts and passions, vexatious cares and fears, horrors of conscience, and expectations of God’s wrath and indignation. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is True friendship and kindness between those that eat together; than a stalled ox and hatred therewith Than the most sumptuous entertainment by him that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:17

"Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith."Who could miss the point here? "Better a dish of vegetables with love, than the best beef served with hatred."[16] A preacher said, "It's better to have a hamburger at McDonalds with somone who loves you than to be entertained at the Waldorf by someone who hates you." read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:16-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:16-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:17

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