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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory - The latter part of the verse is very well added, for many a sinner has a hoary head. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:32

He that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city - It is much easier to subdue an enemy without than one within. There have been many kings who had conquered nations, and yet were slaves to their own passions. Alexander, who conquered the world, was a slave to intemperate anger, and in a fit of it slew Clytus, the best and most intimate of all his friends, and one whom he loved beyond all others. The spirit of this maxim is so self-evident, that most nations have formed similar... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap - On the lot, see the note on Numbers 26:55 . How far it may be proper now to put difficult matters to the lot, after earnest prayer and supplication, I cannot say. Formerly, it was both lawful and efficient; for after it was solemnly cast, the decision was taken as coming immediately from the Lord. It is still practiced, and its use is allowed even by writers on civil law. But those who need most to have recourse to the lot are those who have not piety to pray... 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 16:25

A repetition of Proverbs 14:12 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

The treacherous path What way have we here referred to? If the path be so deceptive, surely the guide should indicate it. Yet the way to destruction is not named, nor is its place pointed out on the chart of life. No doubt the reason of this indefiniteness of expression is just that the dangerous way is a broad road, very easy to discover, yet there are many tracks along it, and each person may take his own course. It is so broad that any description of it may possibly leave out some of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

(see Proverbs 14:12 ) The supreme mistake We may well be startled, and we may well be solemnized, as we witness— I. THE MARVELLOUS RANGE OF HUMAN COMPLACENCY . It is simply wonderful how men will allow themselves to be deceived respecting themselves. That which they ought to know best and most thoroughly, they seem to be least acquainted with—their own standing, their own spirit, their own character. They believe themselves to be all right when, in fact, they are all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:26

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; literally, the soul of him that laboureth laboureth for him. "Soul" here is equivalent to "desire," "appetite" (comp. Proverbs 6:30 ), and the maxim signifies that hunger is a strong incentive to work—the needs of the body spur the labourer to diligence and assiduity; he eats bread in the sweat of his brow ( Genesis 3:19 ). Says the Latin gnome— " Largitor artium, ingeniique magister Venter ." "The belly is the teacher of all arts, The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:26

The blessing of hunger I. AT BOTTOM , HUNGER , THE NEED OF BREAD , IS THE GREAT STING AND GOAD TO ALL EXERTION , TO USEFUL ACTIVITY IN GENERAL . II. HENCE HUNGER IS THE HELPER OF OUR TOIL . And we may thank God for every stimulus to do our best. Have not the best things been done for the world in every department by poor men? III. AS APPLIED TO RELIGION , IT IS THE HUNGER OF THE SOUL WHICH PROMPTS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:27

This and the three following verses are concerned with the case of the evil man. An ungodly man— a man of Belial— diggeth up evil. A man of Belial ( Proverbs 6:12 ) is a worthless, wicked person, what the French call a vaurien. Such a one digs a pit for others ( Proverbs 26:27 ; Psalms 7:15 ), devises mischief against his neighbour, plots against him by lying and slandering and overreaching. Wordsworth confines the evil to the man himself; he digs it as treasure in a mine, loves... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:16-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 16:27

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