These — Which are contained in this and the following chapters. The
men — Certain persons appointed by Hezekiah for that work. Many of
them are political precepts, and such as in a special manner concerned
Hezekiah, and other princes, for the conduct of their house and
kingdom. Copied — Out of the h... [ Continue Reading ]
The glory — It is agreeable to the nature of God; it is a testimony
of his infinite wisdom, and of his absolute power and sovereignty. To
conceal — To keep his counsels, and the reasons of his actions in
his own breast. Search out — To communicate their counsels to
others, that so they may search an... [ Continue Reading ]
The heart — Though wise kings will search out other men, yet their
inward thoughts and purposes are hardly discoverable.... [ Continue Reading ]
Take away — Then, and not 'till then it is fit for that use.... [ Continue Reading ]
Stand not — Do not affect frequent and familiar society with greater
persons than thyself.... [ Continue Reading ]
Debate — If thou hast any quarrel with him, first try to compose it
by private discourse with him. Discover not — Let not heat of
contention provoke thee to divulge any of his secrets committed to thy
trust.... [ Continue Reading ]
Lest he — Reproach thee for thy gross violation of the laws of
prudence, justice and friendship.... [ Continue Reading ]
Of silver — Which it seems was usual in those times, and was
grateful to the eye for the beauty and variety both of the colours and
figures, the golden apples appearing through net — work of silver.... [ Continue Reading ]
Cold of snow — As drink cooled with ice or snow, as is usual in hot
countries.... [ Continue Reading ]
Boasteth — Promising what he never intends to give. Is like — Like
empty clouds carried about with wind, and not affording that rain
which they promise.... [ Continue Reading ]
Forbearing — By patient submission and expectation. Breaketh —
Softens the hardest heart.... [ Continue Reading ]
Honey — By honey he understands, not only all delicious meats, but
all worldly delights, which we are here taught to use with moderation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Withdraw — Visit him not too frequently.... [ Continue Reading ]
A sword — Is as cruel and pernicious as any instrument of death.... [ Continue Reading ]
As vinegar — Which dissolves the nitre, and makes it useless and
ineffectual.... [ Continue Reading ]
Bread — By bread and water he understands all things necessary for
his subsistence.... [ Continue Reading ]
For — In so doing, which words are expressed Romans 12:20, where
this text is quoted. Thou shalt melt him into repentance, and love.... [ Continue Reading ]
So — Because it comes more rarely and difficultly, after it hath
been long expected.... [ Continue Reading ]
Falling — When righteous men are oppressed by the wicked, the state
of that common — wealth is as deplorable, as if the publick
fountains were corrupted.... [ Continue Reading ]
Not good — For health. To search — Industriously to seek for
applause. Is not — Is not only sinful, but shameful also.... [ Continue Reading ]