This whole verse was delivered before, Proverbs 14:12, and is here repeated, partly for its great importance and usefulness to prevent that self-deceit which is so common and dangerous; and partly to keep men from leaning too much to their own understanding, and to oblige them to seek and receive the good counsels of wise and holy men. read more
For himself; for his own use and benefit. The scope of the proverb is to commend and press diligence in a man’s calling, and to condemn idleness. Craveth it of him, Heb. boweth to him, as a suppliant; beggeth him to labour, that it may have something to put into it for its own comfort, and for the nourishment of the whole body. read more
Diggeth up evil; inventeth or designeth mischief to others, and prosecuteth his evil designs with great and constant industry. In his lips there is as a burning fire; as his thoughts, so also his words are very vexatious and pernicious; his tongue is set on fire of hell, and sets himself and others on fire by lies and slanders, and other provoking speeches. read more
A froward man; or, perverse man, who perverteth his words and ways; who pleaseth not God, and is contrary to men, as was said of the Jews, 1 Thessalonians 2:15. Soweth strife, by whispering such things as may provoke one against another. A whisperer, who secretly carries tales from one to another, publishing those evil words and actions which they should conceal, and detracting from their good actions, and perverting such as are innocent with their false constructions. Chief friends, Heb. a... read more
A violent man, Heb. a man of violence, i.e. devoted to violent and injurious courses, enticeth his neighbour into a confederacy with him in his wicked practices, as it follows. That is not good, i.e. that is very sinful, as this phrase is used, Proverbs 17:26; Proverbs 18:5, and oft elsewhere. read more
Shutteth his eyes, that his thoughts may be more free and intent to contrive mischief. Moving his lips; which is the gesture, either, 1. Of one whose thoughts are deeply engaged. Or, 2. Of one that speaketh or maketh signs to others to assist him in executing that wickedness which he hath contrived. read more
A crown of glory; a great honour and ornament, as it is a singular blessing of God, a token of great experience and prudence, as it comes nearest to God, who is called the Ancient of days, Daniel 7:9. If it be found in the way of righteousness; if it be accompanied with true piety, otherwise an old sinner is accursed, Isaiah 65:20. Heb. it shall be found, &c. This is a privilege promised to righteous persons, Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 3:16; Proverbs 4:22; whereas ungodly men shall not live out... read more
He that is slow to anger, not apt to revenge, but ready to forgive injuries, is better than the mighty, because he is more like to God, more wise to foresee and to prevent mischief, both to himself and others, which oft cometh from rash anger, of a more gallant and generous spirit, and more valiant and victorious, as it follows. This is opposed to the perverse judgment of the world, who esteem such persons pusillanimous and cowardly. That ruleth his spirit; that subdueth his passions; for his... read more
The lot is cast into the lap; as the ancient practice was in dividing inheritances, and deciding doubtful things, of which see Numbers 26:55; Joshua 7:16; 1 Samuel 10:20,1 Samuel 10:21; 1 Samuel 14:41,1 Samuel 14:42; Proverbs 1:14; Acts 1:26. The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord; the event, though casual to men, is directed and determined by God’s counsel and providence. read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words; the discourses of the wise last mentioned, Proverbs 16:23, which yield both profit and delight; their wholesome counsels and refreshing comforts. To the bones; to the body, synecdochically expressed by the bones, the strongest and greatest parts of it, and the supporters of the rest. read more