John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:1-35
1. RV ’him that is before thee.’ Do not excite his contempt. 2. Restrain your appetite. 3. He invites you for his own purposes.4. Cease, etc.] i.e. desist from the attempt to be rich.6-8. Estimate the niggard according to his thoughts, rather than his words. Your pleasant conversation is wasted labour.10, 11. Read, ’The landmark of the widow.’ God Himself is the Goel, the redeemer, the next of kin, who protects widows and orphans (Exodus 22:21-23; Leviticus 25:25; Numbers 30:12; Ruth 4:3-4;... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 23:4-5
Wealth is just as illusive as social prestige (cf. Luke 12:20; 1 Timothy 6:7-10). Therefore, people should not wear themselves out trying to get rich. read more