6 Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
6 Old people are distinguished by grandchildren; children take pride in their parents.
7 We don't expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders.
8 Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone; any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.
8 A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:6-8
Complete ConciseCommentary on Proverbs 17:1
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These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
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The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:3
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God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:4
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Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:5
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Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt.
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It is an honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:7
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A fool, in Solomon's Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:8
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Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!