Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19:1

BEtter is the poor that walketh in his integrity, then he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool] Chap. 28. 6. and is a fool] Though he be rich.

Proverbs 19:2

he that hasteth with his feet, sinneth] He that doth things rashly without premeditation, or forecast.

Proverbs 19:3

and his heart fetteth against the Lord] Though mans foolish carriage make his businesse not succeed well, yet he layes the fault upon God, Genesis 3:12.

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour] Chap. 14. 20.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witnesse shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape] Exodus 23:1. Deuteronomy 19:16. Chap. 6. 19. and 21. 28.

A false witnesse shall not be unpunished] Heb. a witnesse of falsehoods: That is, a most false witnesse. Let him be as cunning as he can to invent lies, all his tricks cannot keep him from punishment.

unpunished] Heb. held innocent.

Proverbs 19:6

Many will intreat the favour of the prince] Heb. the face. Because they that sue for favour to a great man, fasten their eyes on his face, Psalms 123:2.

a friend to him that giveth gifts] Chap. 17. 8.

him that giveth gifts] Heb. a man of gifts.

Proverbs 19:7

All the brethren of the poor do hate him] Chap. 14. 20. Neglect him, as if they hated him, Matthew 6:24.

how much more do his friends go far from him] Are far off in affection, and help him no more, then if they were far off in place.

he pursueth them with words] To have comfort from them, or help.

Proverbs 19:8

He that getteth wisdom, loveth his own soul] Shall preserve his life, and thrive, though all men fail him.

wisdom] Heb. an heart.

he that keepeth understanding, shall finde good] Heb. he keepeth understanding to finde good.

Proverbs 19:9

A false witnesse shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies, shall perish] Verse 5.

Proverbs 19:10

Delight is not seemly for a fool] The free use of things is not to be permitted to him that cannot use them aright.

for a servant to have rule over princes] Chap. 30. 22. Ecclesiastes 10:6-7.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man deferieth his anger, and it is his glory to passe over a transgression] Chap. 14. 29.

discretion] Or, prudence.

it is his glory to passe over a transgression] To take no notice of it, or to forgive, and forget it, Leviticus 19:18.

Proverbs 19:12

The kings wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grasse] Chap. 16. 14, 15. and 20. 2. and 28. 15.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish son is the calamity of his father] Chap. 10. 1. and 15. 20. and 17. 21, 25. Heb. calamities. That is, the greatest calamity.

and the contentions of a wife are a continuall dropping] Chap. 21. 9. and 27. 15. As rain that droppeth in, and rotteth the house at length.

Proverbs 19:14

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers] Parents can leave their children wealth, but not good wives.

a prudent wise is from the Lord] Chap. 18. 22.

Proverbs 19:15

an idle soul shall suffer hunger] Chap. 10. 4. and 20. 13. Or, deceitfulnesse. For such persons live idly.

Proverbs 19:16

He that keepeth the conunandment, keepeth his own soul] Luke 11. 28.

Proverbs 19:17

He that hath pitie upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord] Matthew 10:42. and Matthew 25:40. 2 Cor. 9. 6, 7.

that which he hath given] Or, his deed.

Proverbs 19:18

Chasten thy son while there is hope] Chap. 13. 24. and 23. 13.

for his crying] Or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die.

Proverbs 19:19

yet thou must do it again] Though he be brought out of danger, yet his passion will bring him in again.

do] Heb. adde.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices in a mans heart, &c.] Job 23:13. Psal. 33. 10, 11, Chap. 16. 1, 9. Isaiah 46:10.

neverthelesse the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand] Mans device shall not have successe, except God govern it, whose purpose is unchangeable, psal. 33. 10, 11. Isaiah 14:26-27.

Proverbs 19:22

The desire of a man is his] Or, That which is to be desired of a man is his.

The desire of a man is his kindnesse] A mans will is to be accepted for the deed, if he have nothing to give, 2 Corinthians 8:12.

Proverbs 19:23

and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall] Or, and he that is filled with it shall abide: he shall.

Proverbs 19:24

A slothfull man hideth his hand in his bosome] Chap. 15. 19. and 26. 13, 15.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware] Chap. 21. 11. Men that do ill out of ignorance, will amend by the punishments and reproofs of scorners, though they themselves will not: or, scorners must be smitten that offend out of malice, that others may amend; but he that sins out of frailty, will amend if he be but reproved, though he be not smitten, when he duely considers what he hath done.

will beware] Heb. will be cunning.

Proverbs 19:28

An ungodly witnesse] Heb. A witnesse of Belial.

the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquitie] Taketh as much pleasure in speaking falsly, as gluttons and drunkards in swallowing down abundance of delicate meats and drinks, Job 15:16. Ephesians 4:19.