Copied Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Judah Proverbs Sayings Solomon Transcribed Wise
25:1 These [are] also proverbs of Solomon, which the {a} men of Hezekiah king of Judah {b} copied out.
(a) Whom Hezekiah appointed for this purpose.
(b) That is, gathered out of various books of Solomon.
25:1 These - Which are contained in this and the following chapter s. The men - Certain persons appointed by Hezekiah for that work. Many of them are political precepts, and such as in a special manner concerned Hezekiah, and other princes, for the conduct of their house and kingdom. Copied - Out of the historical records which were then extant.
25:1-3 God needs not search into any thing; nothing can be hid from him. But it is the honour of rulers to search out matters, to bring to light hidden works of darkness. 4,5. For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government. 6,7. Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his own unworthiness. 8-10. To be hasty in beginning strife, will bring into difficulties. War must at length end, and might better be prevented. It is so in private quarrels; do all thou canst to settle the matter. 11,12. A word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in silver baskets. 13. See what ought to be the aim of him that is trusted with any business; to be faithful. A faithful minister, Christ's messenger, should be thus acceptable to us. 14. He who pretends to have received or given that which he never had, is like the morning cloud, that disappoints those who look for rain. 15. Be patient to bear a present hurt. Be mild to speak without passion; for persuasive language is the most effectual to prevail over the hardened mind. 16. God has given us leave to use grateful things, but we are cautioned against excess.
Copied Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Judah Proverbs Sayings Solomon Wise
Copied Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Judah Proverbs Sayings Solomon Wise
