Proverbs 22

1 melius est nomen bonum quam divitiae multae super argentum et aurum gratia bona

2 dives et pauper obviaverunt sibi utriusque operator est Dominus

3 callidus vidit malum et abscondit se innocens pertransiit et adflictus est damno

4 finis modestiae timor Domini divitiae et gloria et vita

5 arma et gladii in via perversi custos animae suae longe recedit ab eis

6 proverbium est adulescens iuxta viam suam etiam cum senuerit non recedet ab ea

7 dives pauperibus imperat et qui accipit mutuum servus est fenerantis

8 qui seminat iniquitatem metet mala et virga irae suae consummabitur

9 qui pronus est ad misericordiam benedicetur de panibus enim suis dedit pauperi

10 eice derisorem et exibit cum eo iurgium cessabuntque causae et contumeliae

11 qui diligit cordis munditiam propter gratiam labiorum suorum habebit amicum regem

12 oculi Domini custodiunt scientiam et subplantantur verba iniqui

13 dicit piger leo foris in medio platearum occidendus sum

14 fovea profunda os alienae cui iratus est Dominus incidet in eam

15 stultitia conligata est in corde pueri et virga disciplinae fugabit eam

16 qui calumniatur pauperem ut augeat divitias suas dabit ipse ditiori et egebit

17 inclina aurem tuam et audi verba sapientium adpone autem cor ad doctrinam meam

18 quae pulchra erit tibi cum servaveris eam in ventre tuo et redundabit in labiis tuis

19 ut sit in Domino fiducia tua unde et ostendi eam tibi hodie

20 ecce descripsi eam tibi tripliciter in cogitationibus et scientia

21 ut ostenderem tibi firmitatem et eloquia veritatis respondere ex his illi qui misit te

22 non facias violentiam pauperi quia pauper est neque conteras egenum in porta

23 quia Dominus iudicabit causam eius et configet eos qui confixerint animam eius

24 noli esse amicus homini iracundo neque ambules cum viro furioso

25 ne forte discas semitas eius et sumas scandalum animae tuae

26 noli esse cum his qui defigunt manus suas et qui vades se offerunt pro debitis

27 si enim non habes unde restituas quid causae est ut tollat operimentum de cubili tuo

28 ne transgrediaris terminos antiquos quos posuerunt patres tui

29 vidisti virum velocem in opere suo coram regibus stabit nec erit ante ignobiles

Proverbs 22 Commentary

Chapter 22

Verse 1 We should be more careful to do that by which we may get and keep a good name, than to raise or add unto a great estate. Verse 2 . Divine Providence has so ordered it, that some are rich, and others poor, but all are guilty before God; and at the throne of God's grace the poor are as welcome as the rich. Verse 3 . Faith foresees the evil coming upon sinners, and looks to Jesus Christ as the sure refuge from the storm. Verse 4 . Where the fear of God is, there will be humility. And much is to be enjoyed by it; spiritual riches, and eternal life at last. Verse 5 . The way of sin is vexatious and dangerous. But the way of duty is safe and easy. Verse 6 . Train children, not in the way they would go, that of their corrupt hearts, but in the way they should go; in which, if you love them, you would have them go. As soon as possible every child should be led to the knowledge of the Saviour. Verse 7 . This shows how important it is for every man to keep out of debt. As to the things of this life, there is a difference between the rich and the poor; but let the poor remember, it is the Lord that made the difference. Verse 8 . The power which many abuse, will soon fail them. Verse 9 . He that seeks to relieve the wants and miseries of others shall be blessed. Verse 10 . Profane scoffers and revilers disturb the peace. Verse 11 . God will be the Friend of a man in whose spirit there is no guile; this honour have all the saints. Verse 12 . God turns the counsels and designs of treacherous men to their own confusion. Verse 13 . The slothful man talks of a lion without, but considers not his real danger from the devil, that roaring lion within, and from his own slothfulness, which kills him. Verse 14 . The vile sin of licentiousness commonly besots the mind beyond recovery. Verse 15 . Sin is foolishness, it is in the heart, there is an inward inclination to sin: children bring it into the world with them; and it cleaves close to the soul. We all need to be corrected by our heavenly Father. Verse 16 . We are but stewards, and must distribute what God intrusts to our care, according to his will. ( 17-21 ) . To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and dependence on him, is the foundation of all practical religion. The way to know the certainty of the ( proverbs 22:22-23 ) that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if ( proverbs 22:24-25 ) hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion. ( proverbs 22:26-27 ) those are not so, who, by folly or other carelessness, waste what they have. Verse 28 . We are taught not to trespass on another man's right. And it is hard to find a truly industrious man. Such a man will rise. Seest thou a man diligent in the business of religion? He is likely to excel. Let us then be diligent in God's work.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.