Proverbs 16:24-25

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 16:24

The pleasant words here commended must be those which the heart of the wise teaches, and adds learning to (Prov. 16:23), words of seasonable advice, instruction, and comfort, words taken from God's word, for that is it which Solomon had learned from his father to account sweeter than honey and the honey-comb, Ps. 19:10. These words, to those that know how to relish them, 1. Are pleasant. They are like the honey-comb, sweet to the soul, which tastes in them that the Lord is gracious; nothing... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

This we had before (Prov. 14:12), but here it is repeated, as that which is very necessary to be thought of, 1. By way of caution to us all to take heed of deceiving ourselves in the great concerns of our souls by resting in that which seems right and is not really so, and, for the preventing of a self-delusion, to be impartial in self-examination and keep up a jealousy over ourselves. 2. By way of terror to those whose way is not right, is not as it should be, however it may seem to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb ,.... Jarchi interprets it of the words of the law; but it may be much better understood of the doctrines of the Gospel; such as the doctrines of God's everlasting love, eternal election, the covenant of grace, the person of Christ as God-man; of peace and reconciliation by his blood; of remission of sins through his atoning sacrifice; of justification by his righteousness; of life and salvation by his obedience, sufferings, and death; all the doctrines... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. The same is said in Proverbs 14:12 , and is here repeated because of the excellence, importance, and usefulness of the observation, and to excite an attention to it; that men may be more diligent to look into their ways, and be more cautious where and how they walk, and be more considerate and thoughtful of the issue of them. See Gill on Proverbs 14:12 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as a honey-comb - The honey of which is sweeter than that which has been expressed from it, and has a much finer flavour before it has come in contact with the atmospheric air. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seemeth right - This whole verse is precisely the same as that Proverbs 14:12 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:16-26

The Divine justice in respect to the wise and fools We see the moral order of God revealed in the character and life of men in various ways. Their conduct has a good or evil effect on themselves, on their fellows, and is exposed to Divine judgment. Let us take these in their order. I. THE REFLEXIVE EFFECT OF MAN 'S CONDUCT . 1 . Wisdom is enriching ( Proverbs 16:16 ). To acquire it is better than ordinary wealth ( Proverbs 3:14 ; Proverbs 8:10 , Proverbs 8:11 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb . "Pleasant words" are words of comforting, soothing tendency, as in Proverbs 15:26 ; Psalms 19:10 . The writer continues his praise of apt speech. The comparison with honey is common in all languages and at all times. Thus Homer sings of Nestor ('Iliad,' 1.248, etc.)— "The smooth-tongued chief, from whose persuasive lips Sweeter than honey flowed the stream of speech." (Derby.) So the story goes that on the lips of St. Ambrose, while still a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words I. PLEASANT WORDS ARE GOOD IN SOCIAL INTERCOURSE . They are said to cost little, while they are worth much. But often they are not to be had without trouble. 1 . Sympathy. We must put ourselves to the trouble of entering into our brother's feelings if we would speak with real kindness to him. 2 . Self-suppression. Angry words may be the first to rise to our lips; bitter words of scorn or melancholy words springing from the gloom of our own minds may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

A repetition of Proverbs 14:12 . read more

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