6 Faithful are the wounds of a lover, And abundant the kisses of an enemy.
7 A satiated soul treadeth down a honeycomb, And 'to' a hungry soul every bitter thing 'is' sweet.
8 As a bird wandering from her nest, So 'is' a man wandering from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend—from counsel of the soul.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:6-9
Commentary on Proverbs 27:5-6
(Read Proverbs 27:5-6)
Plain and faithful rebukes are better, not only than secret hatred, but than love which compliments in sin, to the hurt of the soul.
Commentary on Proverbs 27:7
(Read Proverbs 27:7)
The poor have a better relish of their enjoyments, and are often more thankful for them, than the rich. In like manner the proud and self-sufficient disdain the gospel; but those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, find comfort from the meanest book or sermon that testifies of Christ Jesus.
Commentary on Proverbs 27:8
(Read Proverbs 27:8)
Every man has his proper place in society, where he may be safe and comfortable.
Commentary on Proverbs 27:9-10
(Read Proverbs 27:9-10)
Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him.