Proverbs 16:3-33

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:2-3

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:2. Miller translates this verse very differently. See comments on the verse. Proverbs 16:3. Commit, rather roll. Thoughts, or “plans.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:2THE WEIGHER OF SPIRITSI. One man has many ways. The text speaks of “all the ways of a man,” implying they are numerous and varied. Man is a compound creature—the animal and the spiritual—mind and matter—both go to make up a man, and from this union of different elements come many different wants and... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:4

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:4. For Himself. Many read “for its own purpose, or end.” There is much in favour, however, of the reading of the authorised text. MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:4ALL THINGS FOR GODI. There is one Person in the universe who knows the history of all things. Jehovah knows all things because He made all things. Some men know the history of their nation and the history of many nations. Others know the history of the philosophies of the world, can tell when and by whom... read more

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:5

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:5. Though hand join in hand, literally “hand to hand,” as in chap. Proverbs 11:21. This phrase is variously understood. Stuart renders it “Should hand be added to hand,” i.e., although a haughty man should employ all his powers of resistance, “he shall not go unpunished.” Delitzsch and Zöckler render it “assuredly,” as in chap. Proverbs 11:21. See also the comments on the verse. MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:5HEART-PRIDEI. That which may be hidden from all others is... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:6

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:6. Purged. Heb., kaphar, “expiated,” or “covered.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:6THE PURGING OF INIQUITYI. There is in the human heart and in human life that which is not conducive to human happiness, viz., iniquity. Iniquity is inequality, or injustice, and a sinner is an unjust man. 1. He is unjust to himself. He is bound to render to himself what is due to his own nature—to care for his own real and highest interests—but this no ungodly man does. 2. He practises... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:7-8

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:7PLEASING GODI. There are times when men’s ways do not please the Lord. The ways of the ungodly do not at any time please the Lord. Because they have no sympathy with His laws, and are at variance with His character. “God is not in all their thoughts” (Psalms 10:4), and it is impossible for God to be pleased with the ways of them who do not think Him worth thinking about. A man must forsake his own ways and come into God’s ways before his ways can please the Lord.... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:9

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:9. Deviseth. The form of the verb denotes anxious consideration. MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:9MAN PROPOSES, GOD DISPOSESI. This is a fact of national and individual history. In both inspired and uninspired records we meet with abundant confirmations of this truth. There is no more striking illustration of it than in the life of Joseph. He leaves his father’s house, as he supposes, for a few days, little dreaming that he is traversing a path by which he will never... read more

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:10-16

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:10. A Divine sentence, literally “divination,” i.e., “an oracle” or “a decision.” “His mouth transgresseth not.” Stuart and Delitzsch read, “In judgment his mouth should not prevaricate, or err.” Proverbs 16:11. A just weight, literally “the scale” “the upright iron in scales which the weigher holds in his hand” (Fausset). Weights, literally “stones” which were anciently used as weights. Proverbs 16:13. “They love him,” etc., rather “he who speaketh right, or... read more

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:17

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:17SOUL-PRESERVATIONI. The main object of an upright man’s care—his soul. Every human creature is possessed of an instinct to preserve his bodily life and well-being. An upright man has also a spiritual instinct which leads him to guard carefully his spiritual life—his soul. He is desirous of keeping a conscience purged from dead works—free from bruise or moral taint. 1. He seeks to preserve his soul because of the value he places upon its powers. We are wont to... read more

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:18-19

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:18. “The Hebrews observe that this verse stands exactly in the centre of the whole book” (Fausset). Proverbs 16:19. Lowly, or the “afflicted” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:18-19THE END OF PRIDEI. Pride has a present place and power in the world. All human history bears witness to the existence of pride in the human heart, and to the mighty influence it has always exerted upon the destinies of men. And it is in the full exercise of its power to-day; in various forms,... read more

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 16:20-21

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 16:20. Delitzsch and Zöckler translate the first clause “He that giveth heed to the Word findeth good.” Stuart and others, “He that is prudent respecting any matter.” Miller says, “Literally, wise about a word.” Proverbs 16:21. Sweetness, or “grace,” Learning, or “instruction” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:20-21THE FRUITS OF TRUST IN THE LORDI. There can be no real blessedness in life unless there is trust in the Lord. Men are so constituted that, if they are to have... read more

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