John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life ,.... "Godliness", of which the fear of the Lord is a principal part, has "the promise of this life and that to come", 1 Timothy 4:8 , the fear of God is the beginning of a spiritual life; and it leads to eternal life, as Gersom observes, and is connected with it; and he that hath it shall abide satisfied ; with his lot and portion in this life; with the good things of it he has, being content therewith and "godliness with contentment is great... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 19:22
The desire of a man is his kindness ,.... Either the grace and kindness of God, which is, desirable by every sensible man, as being most excellent, and better than life and anything in it; or it is his desire to show kindness. A good man is desirous of riches, that he might have it in the power of his hands to do good to others; and a beneficent man, who has it in his power, is desirous of an opportunity of showing kindness to his fellow creatures and friends; and such a disposition and... read more