Proverbs 28:20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:20

Here, 1. We are directed in the true way to be happy, and that is to be holy and honest. He that is faithful to God and man shall be blessed of the Lord, and he shall abound with blessings of the upper and nether springs. Men shall praise him, and pray for him, and be ready to do him any kindness. He shall abound in doing good, and shall himself be a blessing to the place where he lives. Usefulness shall be the reward of faithfulness, and it is a good reward. 2. We are cautioned against a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man shall abound with blessings ,.... Or, "a man of faithfulness" F21 איש אמונות "vir fidelitatum", Vatablus, Merceras, Piscator, Gejerus, Michaelis. . A very faithful man, that is truly so; that is so in a moral sense; true to his work, makes good his promises, fulfils his contracts, abides by the obligations he lays himself under; is faithful in every trust reposed in him, be it greater or lesser matters, in every station in which it is, and throughout the whole course... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:20

He that maketh haste to be rich - See Proverbs 13:11 ; Proverbs 20:21 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-25

(latter part) The source of disturbance and the secret of security We hardly need the pen of the wise man to assure us that— I. SIN MEANS DISTURBANCE TO OUR SOUL . 1 . It is bad enough to be unfortunate ; to suffer from privation or loss. 2 . It is far worse to be guilty . We soon accommodate ourselves to our misfortunes; we readily adjust ourselves to our circumstances, even though these may be very narrow. But sin strikes deep, and its wound lasts long.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:12-28

Hidden manhood The two main truths here taught have been anticipated by a foregoing proverb, viz. the advantage to society of promoting the good; and the injury done by the advancement of the wicked (see Proverbs 11:10 ). But there is a truth suggested by the wise man's language which does not elsewhere appear; he says that when the wicked rise "a man is hidden," that "men hide themselves." The fact here alluded to is clear enough; we have often read, or have frequently observed, that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:17-22

Judgments on transgressors I. THE VIOLENT MAN . ( Proverbs 28:17 .) His doom, here as elsewhere, is viewed as sudden; he hastes to Hades—lives not out half his days. The truth is general, reflecting the intuition of the moral order. And in accordance with that order it is that pity will be turned away from him that shows no pity. This is no argument for capital punishment, but it is an argument for such a treatment of criminals as will best deter from crime. II. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man shall abound with blessings . "Faithful," as in Proverbs 20:6 , one on whom one can depend, honest and upright. Septuagint, ἀξιόπιστος . The blessings signified are such as come from God and man. Men will utter his name with praise and benediction (comp. Job 29:8 , etc.), and God will show his approval by sending material prosperity. He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent (comp. Proverbs 20:22 , and note there; Proverbs 13:11 ; Proverbs 20:21 ;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man. I. HIS CHARACTER . Nothing can be more grand than fidelity. When found in a man it is an image of the eternal constancy of God; it is like that Divine righteousness which the psalmist compared to the "everlasting hills"—so firm, so enduring, so changeless. It would be well if this grand Old Testament grace were more prized and cultivated in the Christian Church. Let us consider it in some of its manifold aspects. What is the character of the faithful man? 1 . He... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:20-22

(and Proverbs 28:8 ) Wealth or faithfulness? a sermon to young men What shall the young man set before him as his goal when he stands face to face with active life? Shall he make up his mind to be rich, or shall he resolve that, whatever his circumstances may be, he will be counted among those who are faithful to their trust? Shall he fix his mind upon and find his heritage in a large estate or in an honourable and a useful life? Let such an inquirer consider— I. THE GRAVE ... read more

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