Proverbs 13:19-20 ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

This shows the folly of those that refuse instruction, for they might be happy and will not. 1. They might be happy. There are in man strong desires of happiness; God has provided for the accomplishment of those desires, and that would be sweet to the soul, whereas the pleasures of sense are grateful only to the carnal appetite. The desire of good men towards the favour of God and spiritual blessings brings that which is sweet to their souls; we know those that can say so by experience, Ps.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

Note, 1. Those that would be good must keep good company, which is an evidence for them that they would be good (men's character is known by the company they choose) and will be a means of making them good, of showing them the way and of quickening and encouraging them in it. He that would be himself wise must walk with those that are so, must choose such for his intimate acquaintance, and converse with them accordingly; must ask and receive instruction from them, and keep up pious and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul ,.... Whether the desire be after riches and honour, after wisdom and knowledge; or after the best things, the knowledge of God, and communion with him; an interest in Christ, and the blessings of his grace, as pardon, righteousness, &c.; and a right and title to eternal glory and happiness, and the enjoyment of that: and how sweet are these things the soul desires, when they are possessed! see Proverbs 13:12 ; such are "the desires of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise ,.... Who is a companion of them that fear the Lord; converses frequently with them in private about spiritual and experimental things, and walks with them in public in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord; he by those means grows wiser and wiser, gains a large stock of spiritual knowledge and experience; for this holds good both in natural and spiritual wisdom, a man of any capacity at all will improve by keeping wise company; but... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished - See on Proverbs 13:12 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise - To walk with a person implies love and attachment; and it is impossible not to imitate those we love. So we say, "Show me his company, and I'll tell you the man." Let me know the company he keeps, and I shall easily guess his moral character. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:18-25

The blessings of obedience and their counterpart I. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE . 1 . Honour. ( Proverbs 13:18 .) "'Tis a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times," says one of our old poets. Love is common to all the creatures, as life and death; honour belongs to men alone; and dishonour must be worse than death. The praise of others is the refiection of virtue, and a good name like flagrant ointment. 2 . Satisfied desire. ( Proverbs 13:19 .) And what is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

The desire accomplished (comp. Proverbs 13:12 ). This is usually taken to mean the desire of what is good and honest, when it is fulfilled and realized, is a source of highest joy and comfort to the wise. Septuagint, "The desires of the pious are sweet to the soul." But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. The antithesis is not very obvious, but it may be: it is sweet to a good man to obtain his wish; but for a wicked man to leave, to abandon evil to which he clings so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; or, according to the Khetib, walk with wise men , and thou shall be wise. Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 :36, "If thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door." So the Greek maxim— σοφοῖς ὁμιλῶν καὐτὸς ἐκβήσῃ σοφός . "With wise conversing thou wilt wise become." and Eurip; ' Rhesus,' 206— σοφοῦ παρ ἀνδρὸς χρὴ σοφόν τι μανθάνειν "A man that's wise will thee true... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

Friendship: a sermon to the young We have here a topic which comes very close home to us all, but especially to the young. I. GOD HAS GIVEN US GREAT POWER OVER ONE ANOTHER . There are two sources of power we exercise. 1 . That of ideas. As we speak or write to one another, we impart ideas to the mind; and as thought lies beneath feeling, and feeling beneath character and conduct (see homily on Proverbs 12:5 ), it is clearly of the gravest consequence what... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:18-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:20

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