Proverbs:13

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* Verse 1 - There is great hope of those that reverence their parents . There is little hope of any who will not hear those that deal faithfully with them .2 . By our words we must be justified or condemned , Matthew strkjv @12:37 .3 . He that thinks before he speaks , that suppresses evil if he have thought it , keeps his soul from a great deal both of guilt and grief . Many a one is ruined by an ungoverned tongue .4 . The slothful desire the gains the diligent get , but hate the pains the diligent take ; therefore they have nothing . This is especially true as to the soul .5 . Where sin reigns , the man is loathsome . If his conscience were awake , he would abhor himself , and repent in dust and ashes . mhcc @Proverbs:13:6 . @ Verse 6 . -. An honest desire to do right , preserves a man from fatal mistakes , better than a thousand fine-drawn distinctions .7 . Some who are really poor , trade and spend as if they were rich : this is sin , and will be shame , and it will end accordingly . Some that are really rich , would be thought to be poor : in this there is want of gratitude to God , want of justice and charity to others . There are many hypocrites , empty of grace , who will not be convinced of their poverty . There are many fearing Christians , who are spiritually rich , yet think themselves poor ; by their doubts , and complaints , and griefs , they make themselves poor .8 . Great riches often tempt to violence against those that possess them ; but the poor are free from such perils .9 . The light of the righteous is as that of the sun , which may be eclipsed and clouded , but will continue : the Spirit is their Light , he gives a fulness of joy : that of the wicked is as a lamp of their own kindling , easily put out .10 . All contentions , whether between private persons , families , churches , or nations , are begun and carried forward by pride . Disputes would be easily prevented or ended , if it were not for pride .11 . Wealth gotten by dishonesty or vice , has a secret curse , which will speedily waste it .12 . The delay of what is anxiously hoped for , is very painful to the mind ; obtaining it is very pleasant . But spiritual blessings are chiefly intended . mhcc @Proverbs:13:13 . @ Verse 13 . -. He that stands in awe of God , and reverences his word , shall escape destruction , and be rewarded for his godly fear . mhcc @Proverbs:13:14 . @ Verse 14 . -. The rule by which the wise regulate their conduct , is a fountain yielding life and happiness .15 . The way of sinners is hard upon others , and hard to the sinner himself . The service of sin is slavery ; the road to hell is strewed with the thorns and thistles that followed the curse .16 . It is folly to talk of things of which we know nothing , and to undertake what we are no way fit for .17 . Those that are wicked , and false to Christ and to the souls of men , do mischief , and fall into mischief ; but those that are faithful , find sound words healing to others and to themselves .18 . He that scorns to be taught , will certainly be brought down .19 . There are in man strong desires after happiness ; but never let those expect any thing truly sweet to their souls , who will not be persuaded to leave their sins .20 . Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company . And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed .21 . When God pursues sinners he is sure to overtake them ; and he will reward the righteous .22 . The servant of God who is not anxious about riches , takes the best method of providing for his children .23 . The poor , yet industrious , thrive , though in a homely manner , while those who have great riches are often brought to poverty for want of judgment .24 . He acts as if he hated his child , who , by false indulgence , permits sinful habits to gather strength , which will bring sorrow here , and misery hereafter .25 . It is the misery of the wicked , that even their sensual appetites are always craving . The righteous feeds on the word and ordinances , to the satisfying of his soul with the promises of the gospel , and the Lord Jesus Christ , who is the Bread of life . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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