Proverbs 23:4-6,Proverbs 13:22

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:4-5

As some are given to appetite (Prov. 23:2) so others to covetousness, and those Solomon here takes to task. Men cheat themselves as much by setting their hearts on money (though it seems most substantial) as by setting them on dainties. Observe, I. How he dissuades the covetous man from toiling and tormenting himself (Prov. 23:4). ?Do not aim to be rich, to raise an estate, and to make what thou hast in abundance more than it is.? We must endeavor to live comfortably, and provide for our... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:6-8

Those that are voluptuous and given to appetite (Prov. 23:2) are glad to be where there is good cheer stirring, and those that are covetous and saving, that they may spare at home, will be glad to get a dinner at another man's table; and therefore both are here advised not to be forward to accept of every man's invitation, but especially not to thrust themselves in uninvited. Observe, 1. There are those that pretend to bid their friends welcome that are not hearty and sincere in it. They have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

Labour not to be rich ,.... In an immoderate over anxious way and manner, to a weariness, as the word F21 אל תיגע "ne fatiges", Mercerus, Junius & Tremellius; "ne hiascas", Schultens. signifies, and even as to gape for breath men ought to labour, that they may have wherewith to support themselves and families, and give to others and: if they can, lay up for their children; but then persons should not toil and weary themselves to heap up riches when they know not who shall... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:5

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not ?.... The Vulgate Latin version is, "do not lift up thine eyes to riches which thou canst not have;' riches no doubt are intended, and which may be said to be "not"; they are not the true riches, have only the shadow and appearance of riches; they are not lasting and durable; in a little time they will not be; they are perishing things, they have no substance or solidity in them; they are not satisfying; they do not make them happy; they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:6

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye ,.... A sordid covetous man, that grudges every bit that is eaten, in opposition to a man of a good eye, or a bountiful one, that is liberal and generous, Proverbs 22:9 ; if he invites to a meal, do not accept of it, sit not down at his table to eat with him: neither desire thou his dainty meats ; or savoury food, so as to lust after it; See Gill on Proverbs 23:3 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:4

Labour not to be rich - Let not this be thy object. Labour to provide things honest in the sight of God and all men; and if thou get wealth, do not forget the poor, else God's curse will be a canker even in thy gold. Cease from thine own wisdom - בינתך binathecha , thy own understanding or prudence. The world says, "Get rich if thou canst, and how thou canst." Rem, si possis, recte; si non, quocunque modo rem; "Get a fortune honestly if thou canst; but if not, get one at all events."... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:6

Of him that hath an evil eye - Never eat with a covetous or stingy man; if he entertains you at his own expense, he grudges every morsel you put in your mouth. This is well marked by the wise man in the next verse: "Eat and drink, saith he: but his heart is not with thee." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:1-8

Hints and warnings on conduct I. PERILS OF COURTLY LIFE . ( Proverbs 23:1-3 .) The Arab proverb says, "He who sups with the sultan burns his lips," and, "With kings one sits at the table for honour's sake, not for that of appetite." Horace says that kings are said to press dainties and wine upon those whom they desire to scrutinize and test, as to whether they be worthy of friendship. The caution is therefore one dictated by prudence. And in general it may be thus understood:... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

Labour not —weary not thyself— to be rich. , John 6:27 , "Labour not for the meat that perisheth," where the warning is against that absorbing eagerness for wealth which leads to evil doing and neglect of all higher interests. Cease from thine own wisdom. The wisdom ( binah, Proverbs 3:5 ) is that which is necessary for making and keeping wealth. Vulgate, Prudentiae tuae pone modum. This is not the highest form of wisdom ( chochmah ) , but rather the faculty of distinguishing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

Labouring to be rich Never was the advice of the wise man more appropriate than it is in the present day; but never were people more slow to accept it. Let us consider the grounds on which is based the warning, "Labour not to be rich." I. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR MOST PEOPLE TO BECOME RICH . In the lottery of life the prizes are few and the blanks many. If the race for wealth is accelerated, the stakes are not multiplied. Or, if it be by production rather than by commerce... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:4-5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 23:6-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 23:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 23:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 23:4

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