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Proverbs 24:1
Proverbs 24:1
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Proverbs 24 — OverviewProverbs 24 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe Excellence of Wisdom.Proverbs 24 — OverviewProverbs 24 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 24 covers a wide range of wisdom: stay away from evil people, build your life with wisdom, help those in danger, do not gloat over your enemies, do not be lazy, and be honest in all your dealings. The chapter…Proverbs 24:1-2Proverbs 24:1-2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere, 1. The caution given is much the same with that which we had
before (ch. xxiii. 17), not to envy sinners, not to think them happy,
nor to wish ourselves in their condition, though they prosper ever so…Proverbs 24:1Proverbs 24:1 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBe not thou envious against evil men,.... Or, "men of evil" . Such who are addicted to evil, and given up to it, whose principles and practices are bad; such as are before described in the preceding chapter; gluttons…Proverbs 24:1Proverbs 24:1 · Little Bible — for children and parentsEnvy toward the wicked is dangerous — it pulls the heart toward what God hates. Solomon commands his son not only to avoid wicked people but to stop desiring their company or their apparent advantages.
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