27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord , Searching all the innermost parts of his being .
28 Loyalty and truth preserve the king , And he upholds his throne by righteousness .
29 The glory of young men is their strength , And the honor of old men is their gray hair .
30 Stripes that wound scour away evil , And strokes reach the innermost parts .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:27-30
Commentary on Proverbs 20:27
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The rational soul and conscience are as a lamp within us, which should be used in examining our dispositions and motives with the revealed will of God.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:28
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Mercy and truth are the glories of God's throne.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:29
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Both young and old have their advantages; and let neither despise or envy the other.
Commentary on Proverbs 20:30
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Severe rebukes sometimes do a great deal of good. But such is the corruption of nature, that men are loth to be rebuked for their sins. If God uses severe afflictions, to purify our hearts and fit us for his service, we have cause to be very thankful.