Proverbs 24:23-34 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:23-26

Here are lessons for wise men, that is, judges and princes. As subjects must do their duty, and be obedient to magistrates, so magistrates must do their duty in administering justice to their subjects, both in pleas of the crown and causes between party and party. These are lessons for them. 1. They must always weigh the merits of a cause, and not be swayed by any regard, one way or other, to the parties concerned: It is not good in itself, nor can it ever do well, to have respect of persons... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

This is a rule of prudence in the management of household affairs; for all good men should be good husbands, and manage with discretion, which would prevent a great deal of sin, and trouble, and disgrace to their profession. 1. We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not lay that out for show which should be expended for the support of the family. We must be contented with a mean cottage for a habitation, rather than want, or go in debt for, food convenient. 2. We must not think of... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:28-29

We are here forbidden to be in any thing injurious to our neighbour, particularly in and by the forms of law, either, 1. As a witness: ?Never bear a testimony against any man without cause, unless what thou sayest thou knowest to be punctually true and thou hast a clear call to testify it. Never bear a false testimony against any one;? for it follows, ?Deceive not with thy lips; deceive not the judge and jury, deceive not those whom thou conversest with, into an ill opinion of thy neighbour.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:30-34

Here is, 1. The view which Solomon took of the field and vineyard of the slothful man. He did not go on purpose to see it, but, as he passed by, observing the fruitfulness of the ground, as it is very proper for travellers to do, and his subjects? management of their land, as it is very proper for magistrates to do, he cast his eye upon a field and a vineyard unlike all the rest; for, though the soil was good, yet there was nothing growing in them but thorns and nettles, not here and there... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:23

These things also belong to the wise ,.... Both what is said before concerning fearing God and the king; these belong to the wise and unwise, rich and poor, great and small; particularly judges and civil magistrates, and all subordinate governors, who have, or ought to have, a competency of wisdom; these ought to fear God and the king, as well as private subjects; and also what follows after, especially in this verse and Proverbs 24:24 . Some render the words, "these things also are... read more

John Gill

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

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous ,.... Not in a private way, or as giving his opinion or character of a man that is wicked, whom either through ignorance or flattery another may call righteous; which may be done and not resented by people and nations; but in an open court of judicature pronounced by the judge, justifying the wicked for reward, and condemning the just, which is an abomination unto the Lord; see Proverbs 17:15 ; nor should the ministers of the Gospel... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:25

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight ,.... That is, such that rebuke in the gate, or openly, in a court of judicature; that reprove delinquents, such as are found guilty of malpractices, and punish them as they ought to be, according to the laws of God and man; they shall have delight in themselves, peace and pleasure in their own minds; or the people shall delight in them, and speak well of them, and think themselves happy under such a just administration; or the Lord shall... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:26

Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Either as a witness to a question put to him in court, to which he answers aptly and uprightly; or rather as a judge, who, having heard a cause, answers and gives his opinion of it faithfully, and pronounces a righteous sentence; everyone will love and respect him, and hearken to him and obey him; both affection and obedience are signified by a kiss; see Psalm 2:12 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

Prepare thy work without ,.... As Solomon did for the building of the temple; timber and stones were prepared, hewed, squared, and fitted for the building before brought thither, 1 Kings 5:18 ; or diligently attend to thy business without doors, whatever it is, that thou mayest provide for thyself and family the necessaries and conveniences of life, which are in the first place to be sought after; and make it fit for thyself in the field ; let nothing be wanting in managing the affairs... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:28

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause ,.... Unless forced unto it, except there is some urgent reason for it; not upon any trivial account, or in any frivolous matter; never appear forward and eager to bear witness against him, and, whenever obliged to it, be not a false witness, but speak truth, whether thy neighbour be a friend or a foe; and deceive not with thy lips ; by bearing a false testimony, the judge, thy neighbour and thyself; for though men may be deceived,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:23-26

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:28-29

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:30-34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:23

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:28

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