Proverbs:12

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* Verse 1 - Those who have grace , will delight in the instructions given them . Those that stifle their convictions , are like brutes .2 . The man who covers selfish and vicious designs under a profession of religion or friendship , will be condemned .3 . Though men may advance themselves by sinful arts , they cannot settle and secure themselves . But those who by faith are rooted in Christ , are firmly fixed .4 . A wife who is pious , prudent , and looks well to the ways of her household , who makes conscience of her duty , and can bear crosses ; such a one is an honour and comfort to her husband . She that is the reverse of this , preys upon him , and consumes him .5 . Thoughts are not free ; they are under the Divine knowledge , therefore under the Divine command . It is a man 's shame to act with deceit , with trick and design .6 . Wicked people speak mischief to their neighbours . A man may sometimes do a good work with one good word .7 . God 's blessing is often continued to the families of godly men , while the wicked are overthrown .8 . The apostles showed wisdom by glorying in shame for the name of Christ .9 . He that lives in a humble state , who has no one to wait upon him , but gets bread by his own labour , is happier than he that glories in high birth or gay attire , and wants necessaries . mhcc @Proverbs:12:10 . @ Verse 10 . -. A godly man would not put even an animal to needless pain . But the wicked often speak of others as well used , when they would not endure like treatment for a single day .11 . It is men 's wisdom to mind their business , and follow an honest calling . But it is folly to neglect business ; and the grace of God teaches men to disdain nothing but sin .12 . When the ungodly see others prosper by sin , they wish they could act in the same way . But the root of Divine grace , in the heart of the righteous , produces other desires and purposes .13 . Many a man has paid dear in this world for the transgression of his lips . mhcc @Proverbs:12:14 . @ Verse 14 . -. When men use their tongues aright , to teach and comfort others , they enjoy acceptance through Christ Jesus ; and the testimony of their conscience , that they in some measure answer the end of their being .15 . A fool , in the sense of Scripture , means a wicked man , one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above . His rule is , to do what is right in his own eyes . mhcc @Proverbs:12:16 . @ Verse 16 . -. A foolish man is soon angry , and is hasty in expressing it ; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief . It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts , instead of making the worst of them .17 . It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying , and to be governed by honesty .18 . Whisperings and evil surmises , like a sword , separate those that have been dear to each other . The tongue of the wise is health , making all whole .19 . If truth be spoken , it will hold good ; whoever may be disobliged , still it will keep its ground .20 . Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities . But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds .21 . If men are sincerely righteous , the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them . But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it .22 . Make conscience of truth , not only in words , but in actions .23 . Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds .24 . Those who will not take pains in an honest calling , living by tricks and dishonesty , are paltry and beggarly .25 . Care , fear , and sorrow , upon the spirits , deprive men of vigour in what is to be done , or courage in what is to be borne . A good word from God , applied by faith , makes the heart glad .26 . The righteous is abundant ; though not in this world 's goods , yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit , which are the true riches . Evil men vainly flatter themselves that their ways are not wrong .27 . The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way , and has no comfort in them . The substance of a diligent man , though not great , does good to him and his family . He sees that God gives it to him in answer to prayer .28 . The way of religion is a straight , plain way ; it is the way of righteousness . There is not only life at the end , but life in the way ; all true comfort . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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