The children after him are not the children after his death (Genesis 24:67); but, according to Deuteronomy 4:40, cf. 25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. 8. Here is a man with a clean conscience, who guides all his affairs with the discretion of Gods word. Through the hallways looking for me and all. But their master, you know, they're just devoted. 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. In the Old Testament, there were two sons of Aaron who, when they had built the altar and were ready to offer sacrifices, the fire of God came down and kindled the altar and Aaron's two sons grabbed their little incense burners and put coals in them and started in to offer incense before the Lord, and the fire of God came from the altar and consumed the two sons of Aaron. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Here is, 1. First comes temperance, enforced by the picture of a drunkard. Note, 1. 2. His days shall be shortened, and the lamp of his life extinguished, according to the reverse of the promise of the fifth commandment. What arts men use to get a good bargain and to buy cheap. Wise people will not become drunkards, will not needlessly anger those in authority, will avoid quarrelling and will work to support themselves (20:1-4). Not only, Keep them, and you shall live; but, Keep them as those that cannot live without them. Help us to seek peace and to pursue it. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. It is an observation of an Heathen poet c, that good things befall the children of the godly, but not the children of the ungodly. Physical punishment may prove spiritually valuable. (Ross), ii. Let them not, therefore, envy or despise each others prerogatives. Those are scandalously sluggish who, in the way of their business, cannot find in their hearts to undergo so little toil as that of ploughing and so little hardship as that of a cold blast. Salem Media Group. His affections are set on heaven above, and he crucifies his sinful lusts with Christ. Start for FREE. 1. 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. God has mercy in store for the seed of the faithful. Though ploughing time is not in the depth of winter, it is in the borders of winter, when he thinks it too cold for him to be abroad. See here, 1. 23 29. 3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. The goings even of a strong man (so the word signifies) are of the Lord, for his strength is weakness without God, nor is the battle always to the strong. It is an observation of an Heathen poet (c), that good things befall the children of the godly, but not the children of the ungodly. Mal 3 8. (1-6) Exhortations to fear God and obey parents. Consider again. Who has babblings? Proverbs 20:7 Context. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. We may not take the first line as a separate clause with , as subject (Van Dyk, Elster) or predicate (Targ. That he does well for himself. A good man is not liable to uneasiness in contriving what he shall do, or in reflecting on what he has done, as those who walk in deceit. 24 Man's goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way? It smiles upon him at first, but at the last it bites. 9. The righteous man walks in his integrity: For a righteous man or woman, their upright living and integrity will be actually lived out. Alas! 2. They shall beg in harvest, and yet have nothing; no, not then when there is great plenty. Never say that thou wilt do a thing which thou canst not in faith pray to God to assist thee in, and that thou canst not do in mediating revenge." Where sin was written (Jer. It means living our lives in light of what we know of Him, holding Him in the highest estimation, and depending on Him with humble trust. He has no self-righteousness. Can any of you say that? Who can say it?Now here's the thing again on the balances, the weights. Will a man rob God in tithes and offerings? He thinks himself a wise man that is quick in resenting affronts, that stands upon every nicety of honour and right, and will not abate an ace of either, that prescribes, and imposes, and gives law, to every body; but he that thus meddles is a fool, and creates a great deal of needless vexation to himself. A proverb has been called a sententious sentence, a maxim, an old saying, an old saw, a bromide, an epigram. We are here taught that in all our affairs, 1. When his conscience is awakened, when he sees himself cheated, and becomes apprehensive of the wrath of God against him for his sin, how painful and uneasy then is the thought of it! The mischief of drunkenness: Wine is a mocker; strong drink is raging. And his family fare better for his sake. In other words, you call them, you try and pet them and they're very independent. Those that indulge themselves in their ease may expect to want necessaries, which should have been gotten by honest labour. 2. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. These virtues will preserve his person and support his government, will make him easy and safe, beloved by his own people and feared by his enemies, if it be possible that he should have any. Children have not learned the art of dissembling and concealing their bent as grown people have. He will not prosper the trade that is thus driven, nor bless what is thus got. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Two things, by which God is greatly affronted, men are here said to be ensnared by, and entangled not only in guilt, but in trouble and ruin at length:1. A wise man will take heed to them and will gain in knowledge.Father, we thank You for the instructions in the way of righteousness and truth. The holy God of heaven rewards good men with blessings upon their posterity. The folly of drunkards is easily inferred thence. He gladly condescends to men of low estate to love and serve them in any way he can. Great dog. 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. We must not avenge ourselves, no, nor so much as think of revenge, or design it: "Say not thou, no, not in thy heart, I will recompense evil for evil. 20-22. Drunkenness is forbidden according to the Scripture (Ephesians 5:18), for we should rather be . And thus, may we rest in Thy justice and in Thy truth. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, That which is honest. If it is wise for an earthly ruler to do this, we can expect that God also does it, and does it perfectly. Those are mercy and truth, especially mercy, for that is mentioned twice here. 6 17, 19), and because it was probably a sin very much practised at that time in Israel, and therefore made light of as if there were no harm in it, under pretence that, being commonly used, there was no trading without it. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. You should live such a life anyway due to fear and love, as did Paul (II Cor 5:9-15). Proverbs 20:7 The just [man] walketh in his integrity This is the faithful and upright man, who is made righteous by the obedience of Christ; and walks by faith in him, and according to the truth of the Gospel; his children [are] blessed after him; 2. Patience will enable a person to wait for God; he will direct in the way that is right (21-25). To live honestly is the best way to guarantee a good future for ones children (6-7). Proud member That children will discover themselves. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. God guides my path. It is a discovering light. Perhaps he knew the worth of the good better than the seller himself did and knows how to get a great deal by them. Most men will talk a great deal of their charity, generosity, hospitality, and piety, will sound a trumpet to themselves, as the Pharisees, and what little goodness they have will proclaim it and make a mighty matter of it. The greatest influence you can have on your children is to live righteously. Salem Media Group. b. If we allow the unpleasant fire of pain to refine and cleanse away evil, then our sorrow and pain were not wasted. 21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. Searching all the inner depths of his heart. Our King John thought to strengthen himself by gathering money, the sinews of war; but meanwhile he lost his peoples affections, those joints of peace, and came, after endless turmoils, to an unhappy end. (Trapp), ii. "A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.". See here 1. It will be bitter in reflection. The tree is known by its fruits, a man by his doings, even a young tree by its first fruits, a child by his childish things, whether his work be clean only, appearing good (the word is used ch. Some children are so obstinate that their parents can do no good with them without sharp correction; some criminals must feel the rigour of the law and public justice; gentle methods will not work upon them; they must be beaten black and blue. a. Here is, 1. The connection between the verses of this passage is only in their common purpose to set forth some details of a righteous life, and to brand the opposite vices. And when this happened, the Lord said unto Moses, "Speak unto Aaron and his sons and tell them that they are not to be drinking wine when they come in to offer sacrifices before Me." And his family fare better for his sake. a. They are stolen, for they are forbidden fruit; and they will deceive men, for they are not what they promise. If the matter of them was doubtful, and the expressions were ambiguous, that was his fault; he should have made them with more caution and consideration, for it will involve his conscience (if it be tender) in great perplexities, if he be to enquire concerning them afterwards (Eccl 5 6); for, when we have opened our mouth to the Lord, it is too late to think of going back, Acts 5 4. He knows he is vile; he rejoices in Gods forgiveness of his sins; and he forgives others very quickly and fully because of it. i. Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion, Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life, It is honorable for a man to stop striving, The lazy man will not plow because of winter, He will beg during harvest and have nothing, Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, A king who sits on the throne of judgment, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from sin, They are both alike, an abomination to the, Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty, Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread, But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel, Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger, Hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress, Afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel, He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness, An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning, Diverse weights are an abomination to the. In the Davidic covenant (cf. "If thou pledge thyself in behalf of another, thou takest the burden off him, and placest it on thine own shoulders; and when he knows he has got one to stand between him and the demands of law and justice, he will feel little responsibility; his spirit of exertion will become crippled." (Clarke) iii. That which is good. Some are very able and fit to give counsel, having an excellent faculty of cleaving a hair, hitting the joint of a difficulty, and advising pertinently, but they are modest, and reserved, and not communicative; they have a great deal in them, but it is loth to come out. Note, 1. 2. You provoke a king, provoke a lion, you're in trouble. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. The proverb finds its final fulfillment in Jesus Christ (see Psalm 72:1, 2, 4; Isaiah 16:4b-5). (Waltke). Men think it is their wisdom to engage in quarrels; whereas it is the greatest folly that can be. An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. a. Commentary on Proverbs 20:9 (Read Proverbs 20:9) Some can say, Through grace, we are cleaner than we have been; but it was the work of the Holy Spirit. The mischief of drunkenness: Wine is a mocker; strong drink is raging. Also, What man is he that feareth the LORD? His seed shall inherit the earth (Ps 25:12-13). This question is not only a challenge to any man in the world to prove himself sinless, whatever he pretends, but a lamentation of the corruption of mankind, even that which remains in the best. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 20:7. return to ' Top of Page ' Verse 22. And that's what wise counseling really is. This is designed to rectify men's mistakes concerning strife. Believer, are these promises only for others? And he was big. And he's the kind of dog every boy should have to grow up with. Proverbs 20 New King James Version Wine Is a Mocker 20 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Then I'm being brought under its power. And he walks in this course every day. A righteous person acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy. It is raging in the body, puts the humours into a ferment. Note, 1. And the glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is their gray head ( Proverbs 20:28-29 ). The use of the Proverbs. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Note, 1. Oh God, keep us from the wicked way. But, without doubt, tsedek is the accus. Your familys future depends on how you live today. "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging. Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread ( Proverbs 20:12-13 ). Those therefore who would keep counsel must not only put on resolution, but stand upon their guard. That is the greatest inheritance that any one can receive. It is that by which man is constantly kept face to face with truth. My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Verse 6 Verse 7 Verse 8 Verse 9 Verse 10 Verse 11 Verse 12 Verse 13 Verse 14 Verse 15 Verse 16 Verse 17 Verse 18 Verse 19 Verse 20 Verse 21 Verse 22 Verse 23 Verse 24 Verse 25 Verse 26 Verse 27 Verse 28 Verse 29 Verse 30. 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. Proverbs 20. Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. Verse 20. They will be beggars in a little time; never give them credit without good pledge. Proverbs 19 Proverbs Proverbs 21. For less than $5/mo. 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. i. Let him never expect any peace or comfort in his own mind, no, nor to prosper in this world. Who has red eyes? Those are unprincipled people that go about carrying stories, that make mischief among neighbours and relations, that sow in the minds of people jealousies of their governors, of their ministers, and of one another, that reveal secrets which they are entrusted with or which by unfair means they come to the knowledge of, under pretence of guessing at men's thoughts and intentions, tell that of them which is really false. Let not old people despise the young, for they are strong and fit for action, able to go through business and break through difficulties, which the aged and weak cannot grapple with. What Do We Learn from Reading Jesus Genealogy? 50+ reference books. They sin against their own lives. An undutiful child become very wicked by degrees. Of course, the twist is that it requires readers to fill in the animal blanks by the countries/regions in the seven (7) continents. This intimates, 1. 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