CONTENTS We are now in this Chapter, entering upon the Proverbs. From this Chapter to the twenty-fifth, we meet with a great abundance of those divine sayings. The one part is descriptive of the blessed effects of following wisdom's ways; and the other of the contrary consequences. Proverbs 10:1 T... [ Continue Reading ]
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. There is a righteousness indeed, which delivereth from death, even the righteousness of Jesus, and which God hath set forth for this purpose. Romans 3:21.... [ Continue Reading ]
The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. See this blessing insured, as it concerns the Lord's people. Psalms 33:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. The memory of the... [ Continue Reading ]
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS. READER! let us both look to Him that gave to Solomon wisdom. that while some will run through these Proverbs as men may pass over a field where treasure is hidden, and are unconscious what is under them; you and I may see and know the things which are freely given to us of God. The par... [ Continue Reading ]