6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men , And the glory of sons is their fathers .
7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool , Much e less are lying lips to a prince .
8 A bribe is a charm e in the sight of its owner ; Wherever e e he turns , he prospers .
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!