The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 14:23
Proverbs 14:23In all labour there is profit. WorkThe doctrine of the Proverbs is, that what is good for the next world is good for this. He who wishes to go out of this world happily must first go through this world wisely. Men do, to a very great extent, earn for themselves their good or evil fortunes, and are filled with the fruit of their own devices. True religion is a thing which mixes itself up with all the cares and business of this mortal life, this work-clay world. “In all labour there... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:1-35
Proverbs 14:1 . Every wise woman buildeth her house, as Proverbs 9:1, by training up her children to industry, piety and virtue. She is their first governess, and daily instils the elements of knowledge by maternal sweetness. She improves her means, whether of agriculture or trade, so that her house abounds with affluence, as stated in chap. 31. Whereas the foolish woman pulls it down by idleness, pride and dissipation. Proverbs 14:2 . He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord.... read more