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Proverbs 17
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain
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Proverbs 17 — OverviewProverbs 17 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 17 is a richly concentrated collection of wisdom sayings covering the inner life of the heart, the power of words, the nature of true friendship, and the marks of wisdom versus folly. It shows that peace in a…Proverbs 17:1Proverbs 17:1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThese words recommend family-love and peace, as conducing very much to
the comfort of human life. 1. Those that live in unity and quietness,
not only free from jealousies and animosities, but vying in mutual…Proverbs 17:1Proverbs 17:1 · The Pulpit Commentary(Comp, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 15:17; Proverbs 16:8.) Better (sweeter) is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith. Dry bread was soaked in wine or water before it was eaten. Thus Boaz bid Ruth "dip her morsel in the…Proverbs 17:1-9Proverbs 17:1-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryTraits of outward dad inward happiness. Happiness depends more on the inward state than on the outward condition
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I. CONTENTMENT AS AN ELEMENT OF HAPPINESS. (Proverbs 17:1.) The dry morsel, with rest and quiet…Proverbs 17:1-28Proverbs 17:1-28 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONProverbs 17:1Proverbs 17:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgea dry: Proverbs 15:17; Psalms 37:16
an house: Proverbs 7:14
sacrifices: or, good cheer
with: Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 21:19