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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Proverbs 19"
description: "CHAPTER 19   :-. 1. (Compare  :-). \"Rich\" for fool here. Integrity is better
than riches (Proverbs 15:16; Proverbs 15:17;
Proverbs 16:8). 2. The last illu"
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CHAPTER 19

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**1.** (Compare ). "Rich" for *fool* here. Integrity is better
than riches ([Proverbs 15:16](../../../kjv/proverbs/15/16); [Proverbs 15:17](../../../kjv/proverbs/15/17);
[Proverbs 16:8](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/8)).

**2.** The last illustrates the
first clause. Rashness, the result of ignorance, brings trouble.

**3. perverteth . . . way**—turns
him back from right ([Proverbs 13:6](../../../kjv/proverbs/13/6);
[James 1:13](../../../kjv/james/1/13)); and he blames God for
his failures.

**4.** (Compare ). Such facts are often adduced with implied disapprobation.

**5.** Compare , where *perish* explains *not escape* here
(compare [Psalms 88:9](../../../kjv/psalms/88/9); [Psalms 88:10](../../../kjv/psalms/88/10)).

**8.** (Compare *Margin;* ).
**loveth . . . soul**—or,
"himself," which he evinces by regarding his best
interests.
**keepeth**—or, "regards."

**10.** (Compare ). The fool is incapable of properly using pleasure as
knowledge, yet for him to have it is less incongruous than the undue
elevation of servants. Let each abide in his calling ().

**11.** (Compare [Proverbs 14:29](../../../kjv/proverbs/14/29);
[Proverbs 16:32](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/32)). This inculcation of a
forgiving spirit shows that true religion is always the same ([Proverbs 16:32](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/32)).

**12.** (Compare [Proverbs 16:14](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/14);
[Proverbs 16:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/15); [Proverbs 20:2](../../../kjv/proverbs/20/2)).
A motive to submission to lawful authority.

**13. calamity**—literally,
"calamities," varied and many.
**continual dropping**—a
perpetual annoyance, wearing out patience.

**14.** A contrast of men's gifts
and God's, who, though author of both blessings, confers the latter
by His more special providence.
**and**—or, "but,"
implying that the evils of are only avoided by His care.

**15. a deep sleep**—a state of
utter indifference.
**idle soul**—or, "person"
(compare [Proverbs 10:4](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/4); [Proverbs 12:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/24)).

**16.** (Compare [Proverbs 10:17](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/17);
[Proverbs 13:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/13/13)).
**despiseth . . . ways**—opposed
to keeping or observing, neglects ([Proverbs 13:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/13/13)) (as unworthy of regard) his moral conduct.

**17.** (Compare [Proverbs 14:21](../../../kjv/proverbs/14/21);
[Psalms 37:26](../../../kjv/psalms/37/26)).
**hath pity**—shown by acts
(compare *Margin*).

**18.** (Compare [Proverbs 13:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/13/24);
[Proverbs 23:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/23/13)).
**let not . . .
spare**—literally, "do not lift up thy soul" ([Psalms 24:4](../../../kjv/psalms/24/4);
[Psalms 25:1](../../../kjv/psalms/25/1)), that is, do not desire
to his death; a caution to passionate parents against angry
chastisement.

**19.** Repeated efforts of kindness
are lost on ill-natured persons.

**20.** (Compare ).
**latter end**— (). In youth prepare for age.

**21.** (Compare [Proverbs 16:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/1);
[Proverbs 16:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/9); [Psalms 33:10](../../../kjv/psalms/33/10);
[Psalms 33:11](../../../kjv/psalms/33/11)). The failure of man's
devices is implied.

**22. desire**—that is, to do
good, indicates a kind disposition (); and the poor thus affected are better than liars, who say
and do not.

**23. The fear . . . life**—(Compare
[Proverbs 3:2](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/2)).
**abide**—or, "remain
contented" ([1 Timothy 4:8](../../../kjv/1-timothy/4/8)).
**not visited with evil**—
([Proverbs 10:3](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/3); [Psalms 37:25](../../../kjv/psalms/37/25)),
as a judgment, in which sense *visit* is often used ([Psalms 89:32](../../../kjv/psalms/89/32);
[Jeremiah 6:15](../../../kjv/jeremiah/6/15)).

**24. bosom**—literally, a wide
dish in which the hand was plunged in eating (). Compare [Proverbs 26:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/15),
the sentiment expressed with equal irony and less exaggeration.

**25.** Such is the benefit of
reproof; even the simple profit, much more the wise.

**26.** Unfilial conduct often
condemned ([Proverbs 17:21-25](../../../kjv/proverbs/17/21-25);
[Proverbs 20:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/20/20); [Deuteronomy 21:18](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/21/18);
[Deuteronomy 21:21](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/21/21)).

**27.** Avoid whatever leads from
truth.

**28. ungodly witness**—(Compare
*Margin*), one false by bad principles (compare ).
**scorneth judgment**—sets
at naught the dictates of justice.
**devoureth**—literally,
"swalloweth," as something delightful.

**29.** Their punishment is sure,
fixed, and ready (compare [Proverbs 3:34](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/34);
[Proverbs 10:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/13)).

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