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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:16

This shows what evil courses rich men sometimes take, by which, in the end, they will impoverish themselves and provoke God, notwithstanding their abundance, to bring them to want; they oppress the poor and give to the rich. 1. They will not in charity relieve the poor, but withhold from them, that by saving that which is really the best, but which they think the most needless part of their expenses, they may increase their riches; but they will make presents to the rich, and give them great... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-21

Solomon here changes his style and manner of speaking. Hitherto, for the most part, since the beginning of Prov. 10:1; he had laid down doctrinal truths, and but now and then dropped a word of exhortation, leaving us to make the application as we went along; but here, to the end of Prov. 22:17-24:34; he directs his speech to his son, his pupil, his reader, his hearer, speaking as to a particular person. Hitherto, for the most part, his sense was comprised in one verse, but here usually it is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:16

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches ,.... By taking away from them the little they have; by keeping back their hire, defrauding them of the just wages of their labours; or by usury and extortion, or any other unjust method, whereby they distress the poor, and enrich themselves; and he that giveth to the rich shall surely come to want : that gives to those that are richer than he; or that are in greater power and authority, that they may protect him in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise ,.... Here begins a new part or division of this book. According to some, the "third"; the "first" ending with Proverbs 9:18 , the "second" at Proverbs 22:16 , and a "third", beginning here, and ending with Proverbs 24:34 . It is certain that what follows from hence to the end of that is written in another style, by way of exhortation, caution; and instruction, and is directed to particular persons: as here an exhortation is made to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:18

For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee ,.... Or, "in thy belly" F1 בבטנך "in ventre tuo", V. L. Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis, Schultens. . That is, in thine heart, in the inmost recesses of it; where the words or doctrines of the wise should be received in the love of them, and carefully laid up and retained; which will upon reflection yield much pleasure, like Ezekiel's roll, which was in his belly as honey for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:16

He that oppresseth the poor - He who, in order to obtain the favor of the rich and great, either robs or cheats the poor, to make those men presents; or gives in presents to them, for the sake of honor and reputation, what he should have given to the poor, shall surely come to want. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:17

Bow down thine ear - From this to the end of Proverbs 22:21 ; are contained, not proverbs, but directions how to profit by that which wisdom has already delivered; the nature of the instruction, and the end for which it was given. I shall give a paraphrase of this very important passage: - I. Solomon addresses his pupils on the use of his past teachings. See on Proverbs 22:6 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:18

For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee - II. The pleasure and profit which may be derived from an attentive hearing. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The theme of the earlier part of the chapter may be said to be the good name: the blessings in the possession of it, and the conditions for the acquirement of it—partly negatively, partly positively, described. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:13-16

Hindrances to the attainment of a good name I. SLOTH . ( Proverbs 22:13 .) It is full of ridiculous excuses here satirized. While a noble energy refuses to own the word "impossible," it is ever on the lips of the indolent. As in the Arabic fable of the ostrich, or "camel bird," they said to it, "Carry!" It answered, "I cannot, for I am a bird." They said, "Fly!" It answered, "I cannot, for I am a camel." Always, "I cannot !" He who in false regard to his own soul refuses to go... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:13-16

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