Proverbs:16

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* Verse 1 - The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work . This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good .2 . Ignorance , pride , and self-flattery render us partial judges respecting our own conduct .3 . Roll the burden of thy care upon God , and leave it with him , by faith and dependence on him . mhcc @Proverbs:16:4 . @ Verse 4 . -. God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other ; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last .5 . Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another , they shall not escape God 's judgments .6 . By the mercy and truth of God in Christ Jesus , the sins of believers are taken away , and the power of sin is broken .7 . He that has all hearts in his hand , can make a man 's enemies to be at peace with him .8 . A small estate , honestly come by , will turn to better account than a great estate ill-gotten .9 . If men make God 's glory their end , and his will their rule , he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace . 10 . Let kings and judges of the earth be just , and rule in the fear of God .11 . To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God 's appointment . mhcc @Proverbs:16:12 . @ Verse 12 . -. The ruler that uses his power aright , will find that to be his best security .13 . Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose .14 ,15 . Those are fools , who , to obtain the favour of an earthly prince , throw themselves out of God 's favour .16 . There is joy and satisfaction of spirit , only in getting wisdom .17 . A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil . Happy is the man that walks in Christ , and is led by the Spirit of Christ .18 . When men defy God 's judgments , and think themselves far from them , it is a sign they are at the door . Let us not fear the pride of others , but fear pride in ourselves .19 . Humility , though it exposes to contempt in the world , is much better than high-spiritedness , which makes God an enemy . He that understands God 's word shall find good .21 . The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart , will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents .22 . As waters to a thirsty land , so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours .23 . The wise man 's self-knowledge , always suggests something proper to be spoken to others .24 . The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls .25 . This is caution to all , to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls .26 . We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life , or we must perish . mhcc @Proverbs:16:27 ,28 . @ Verse 27 ,28 . -. Ungodly men bestow more pains to do mischief than would be needful to do good . The whisperer separates friends : what a hateful , but how common a character !29 ,30 . Some do all the mischief they can by force and violence , and are blind to the result .31 . Old people especially should be found in the way of religion and godliness .32 . To overcome our own passions , requires more steady management , than obtaining victory over an enemy .33 . All the disposal of Providence concerning our affairs , we must look upon to be the determining what we referred to God ; and we must be reconciled to them accordingly . Blessed are those that give themselves up to the will of God ; for he knows what is good for them . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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