Proverbs:18

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* Verse 1 - If we would get knowledge and grace , we must try all methods of improving ourselves .2 . Those make nothing to purpose , of learning or religion , whose only design is to have something to make a show with .3 . As soon as sin entered , shame followed . mhcc @Proverbs:18:4 . @ Verse 4 . -. The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer , continually supplies words of wisdom .5 . The merits of a cause must be looked to , not the person .6 ,7 . What mischief bad men do to themselves by their ungoverned tongues !8 . How base are those that sow contention ! and what fatal effects may be expected from small beginnings of jealousy !9 . Omissions of duty , and in duty , are fatal to the soul , as well as commissions of sin .10 ,11 . The Divine power , made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ , forms a strong tower for the believer , who relies on the Lord . How deceitful the defence of the rich man , who has his portion and treasure in this world ! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit ; for it will fail when most in need . They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour .12 . After the heart has been lifted up with pride , a fall comes . But honour shall be the reward of humility .13 . Eagerness , with self-conceit , will expose to shame .14 . Firmness of mind supports under many pains and trials . But when the conscience is tortured with remorse , no human fortitude can bear the misery ; what then will hell be ?15 . We must get knowledge , not only into our heads , but into our hearts .16 . Blessed be the Lord , who makes us welcome to come to his throne , without money and without price . May his gifts make room for him in our souls . mhcc @Proverbs:18:17 . @ Verse 17 . -. It is well to listen to our enemies , that we may form a better judgment of ourselves .18 . It was customary sometimes to refer matters to God , by casting lots , with solemn prayer . The profaning the lot , by using it in matters of diversion , or coveting what belongs to others , forms an objection to this now . mhcc @Proverbs:18:19 . @ Verse 19 . -. Great care must be taken to prevent quarrels among relations and those under obligations to each other . Wisdom and grace make it easy to forgive ; but corruption makes it difficult .20 . The belly is here put for the heart , as elsewhere ; and what that is filled with , our satisfaction will be accordingly , and our inward peace .21 . Many a one has caused his own death , or the death of others , by a false or injurious tongue .22 . A good wife is a great blessing to a man , and it is a token of Divine favour .23 . Poverty tells men they must not order or demand . And at the throne of God 's grace we are all poor , and must use entreaties .24 . Christ Jesus never will forsake those who trust in and love him . May we be such friends to others , for our Master 's sake . Having loved his own , which were in the world , he loved them unto the end ; and we are his friends if we do whatever he commands us , John strkjv @15:14 . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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