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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!
(Read Proverbs 17:1)
These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.
(Read Proverbs 17:2)
The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.
(Read Proverbs 17:3)
God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.
(Read Proverbs 17:4)
Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin.
(Read Proverbs 17:5)
Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt.
(Read Proverbs 17:6)
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.
(Read Proverbs 17:7)
A fool, in Solomon's Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it.
(Read Proverbs 17:8)
Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:6-8
Complete ConciseCommentary on Proverbs 17:1
(Read Proverbs 17:1)
These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
(Read Proverbs 17:2)
The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:3
(Read Proverbs 17:3)
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
(Read Proverbs 17:4)
Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:5
(Read Proverbs 17:5)
Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt.
(Read Proverbs 17:6)
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
(Read Proverbs 17:7)
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
(Read Proverbs 17:8)
Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!