Proverbs 20

Proverbs 20:1

Strange children - Either of the Heathen nations: or of the rebellious Israelites.

Proverbs 20:2

Vanity - Vain brags and threatenings which shall come to nothing. Falsehood - Deceiving themselves, by being unable to do what they designed; and others, by not giving them that help which they promised.

Proverbs 20:6

That - This mercy I beg not only for my own sake, but for the sake of thy people, that they may enjoy those blessings which thou hast promised them; and particularly, that our sons, who are the strength and hopes of a nation, may be like plants, flourishing and growing in height and strength, as plants do in their youth; for when they grow old, they wither and decay. Cornerstone - Strong and beautiful.

Proverbs 20:8

Breaking in - Of enemies invading the land, or assaulting our cities, and making breaches in their walls. Going out - Of our people, either out of the cities to fight with an invading enemy: or out of the land into captivity.

Proverbs 20:24

All - All that look up to him for help.

Proverbs 20:25

All - Of all living creatures. Wait - Expect their supplies wholly from thy bounty. Expectation is here figuratively ascribed to brute creatures.

Proverbs 20:28

Nigh - To answer their prayers. In truth - With an upright heart.