Studies in 'the Proverbs' Chapter 21, 'Verbatim', Post 22-PM, November 4, 2020

​My friends,

Thank you for returning  with me and Jesus through the Holy Spirit this afternoon, continuing with Proverbs Chapter 21 from this morning. audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html  

​Studies in 'the Proverbs' Chapter 21, 'Verbatim', Post 22-AM. November 4, 2020

​How do you take your  'spot of tea' this afternoon?  Amen. Amen.

Chapter 21 ​audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html ​​​​​Part 2 of 2.
w/Notes from the Commentary of Matthew Henry for further insight. [1710]
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16 'The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.'

Notes:
16. 'Of all wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in the most dangerous condition who turn aside into the ways of darkness. Yet there is hope even for them in the all-sufficient Saviour; but let them flee to him without delay.
17. A life of worldly pleasure brings ruin on men.
18. The righteous is often delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead, and so seems as a ransom for him.
19. Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of all relations.
20. The plenty obtained by prudence, industry, and frugality, is desirable. But the foolish misspend what they have upon their lusts.'

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21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.'

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21. 'True repentance and faith will lead him that relies on the mercy of God in Christ, to follow after righteousness and mercy in his own conduct.
22. Those that have wisdom, often do great things, even against those confident of their strength.
23. It is our great concern to keep our souls from being entangled and disquieted.
24. Pride and haughtiness make men passionate; such continually deal in wrath, as if it were their trade to be angry.
25,26. Here is the misery of the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by which they might get an honest livelihood; yet their hearts cease not to covet riches, pleasures, and honours, which cannot be obtained without labour. But the righteous and industrious have their desires satisfied.
27. When holiness is pretended, but wickedness intended, that especially is an abomination.
28. The doom of a false witness is certain.
29. A wicked man bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good man asks, What does God require of me?
30,31. Means are to be used, but, after all, our safety and salvation are only of the Lord. In our spiritual warfare we must arm ourselves with the whole armour of God; but our strength must be in the Lord, and in the power of his might.' [See Ephesians 6] Amen. Amen. Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.​

​My friend, as I read and study the Proverbs, I am 'examining my heart', [2 Corinthians 13:5], seeing if I am living or learning to live with - what we all need during all of our lives - 'biblical wisdom'.  I pray that you are doing likewise, for a more prosperous, healthy and happy life on this side of 'Glory'.  After all, 'Proverbs' is in the Holy Scriptures, all of which is - 'God's Word to Man'. [2 Timothy 3:16-17 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html]   

When your day is over, 'Blessings', as you say your prayers and enter into a peaceful and restful sleep this evening, in the most powerful Name of Jesus Christ, Our God, Our Lord, Our Savior. 
audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Amen. Amen. 
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