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Proverbs 24:31
Proverbs 24:31
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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 24:30-34Proverbs 24:30-34 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, 1. The view which Solomon took of the field and vineyard of
the slothful man. He did not go on purpose to see it, but, as he passed
by, observing the fruitfulness of the ground, as it is very proper for…Proverbs 24:31Proverbs 24:31 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd, lo, it was all grown over with thorns,.... Or "thistles" ; which grow up of themselves, are the fruit of the curse, and the effect of slothfulness;[and] nettles had covered the face thereof; so that nothing was to…Proverbs 24:31Proverbs 24:31 · Little Bible — for children and parentsThe picture of the neglected field is vivid and complete: thorns, nettles, a broken wall. Laziness does not simply produce nothing — it produces damage, ruin, and overgrowth. Neglect has real, tangible consequences.…