Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 22:16-29
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, That I might make thee know the... read more
The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 22:11-29
The Pure In Heart, Etc. Pro 22:11-29 "He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of [or, and hath grace in] his lips the king shall be his friend" [Lit., "He that loveth pureness of heart, his lips are gracious, the king is his friend"] ( Pro 22:11 ). This would seem to be the lower level of the holy word spoken upon the mount "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." This proverb sets forth the image of a man whose pure heart finds an equivalent or correspondence in the... read more