Matthew on Proverbs 15:30

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30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. Two things are here pronounced pleasant:-- 1. It is pleasant to have a good prospect to see the light of the sun ( Ecclesiastes 11:7 ) and by it to see the wonderful works of God, with which this lower world is beautified and enriched. Those that want the mercy know how to value it; how would the light of the eyes rejoice their hearts! The consideration of this should make us thankful for our eyesight. 2. It is more pleasant to have a good name, a name for good things with God and good people; this is as precious ointment, Ecclesiastes 7:1 . It makes the bones fat; it gives a secret pleasure, and that which is strengthening. It is also very comfortable to hear (as some understand it) a good report concerning others; a good man has no greater joy than to hear that his friends walk in the truth. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-31" class="com-number"

Pericope (part_of)

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절 (explains)

bible-text/pro-15-30

Source

• source-manifest/mhm — Matthew Henry Complete Commentary (PD)
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