20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

21 There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

26 He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction [Only] to err from the words of knowledge.

28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:20-29

Commentary on Proverbs 19:20

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Those that would be wise in their latter end, must be taught and ruled when young.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:21

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What should we desire, but that all our purposes may agree with God's holy will?

Commentary on Proverbs 19:22

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It is far better to have a heart to do good, and want ability for it, than to have ability for it, and want a heart to it.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:23

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Those that live in the fear of God, shall get safety, satisfaction, and true and complete happiness.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:24

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Indolence, when indulged, so grows upon people, that they have no heart to do the most needful things for themselves.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:25

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A gentle rebuke goes farthest with a man of understanding.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:26

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The young man who wastes his father's substance, or makes his aged mother destitute, is hateful, and will come to disgrace.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:27

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It is the wisdom of young men to dread hearing such talk as puts loose and evil principles into the mind.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:28

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Those are the worst of sinners, who are glad of an opportunity to sin.

Commentary on Proverbs 19:29

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The unbelief of man shall not make God's threatenings of no effect. Christ himself, when bearing sins not his own, was not spared. Justice and judgment took hold of our blessed Surety; and will God spare obstinate sinners?