The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents.
Bible Commentary
Proverbs 16:21
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:21
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · Matthew Henry · CC0 1.0 Universal
Recommended reading
More for Proverbs 16:21
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-33Proverbs 16:1-33 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:16-26Proverbs 16:16-26 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe Divine justice in respect to the wise and fools We see the moral order of God revealed in the character and life of men in various ways. Their conduct has a good or evil effect on themselves, on their fellows, and i…Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:21Proverbs 16:21 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleNote, 1. Those that have solid wisdom will have the credit of it; it will gain them reputation, and they shall be called prudent grave men, and a deference will be paid to their judgment. Do that which is wise and good…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:21Proverbs 16:21 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe wise in heart shall be called prudent. True wisdom is recognized and acknowledged as such, especially when it has the gift of expressing itself appropriately (see on Proverbs 24:8). The sweetness (Proverbs 27:9) of…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-33EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:16-26The Divine justice in respect to the wise and fools We see the moral order of God revealed in the character and life of men in various ways. Their conduct has a good or evil effect on themselves, on their fellows, and i…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 16:21Note, 1. Those that have solid wisdom will have the credit of it; it will gain them reputation, and they shall be called prudent grave men, and a deference will be paid to their judgment. Do that which is wise and good…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. True wisdom is recognized and acknowledged as such, especially when it has the gift of expressing itself appropriately (see on Proverbs 24:8). The sweetness (Proverbs 27:9) of…Joseph S. Exell and contributors