3. “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.” There is nothing either in heaven or earth that can escape the knowledge of God: who is everywhere; and observes the most secret motions and actions of men, both good and bad.
6. “In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.” A truly just and mercifull man is very rich, whether he hath little or much; because he is well contented, and what he hath is likely to continue in his family: but there is much disquiet and trouble in the greatest revenues of the wicked; which can neither stay long with him, nor give him satisfaction while he enjoys them.
10. “Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.” Sharp and grievous punishments shall be inflicted on him that forsakes the virtuous path in which he began to tread: for he is not easily reclaimed; because it is unpleasing to him to hear of his faults; and in time he hates reproof, and then must certainly perish.
13. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” When the mind of a man is inwardly satisfied and full of joy, it doth good to his body too; as appears in his cheerful countenance: but when grief or sorrow seizes on the heart, it dejects, enfeebles and breaks the most courageous spirit.
15. “All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” All the days of a poor man are full of anxiety and trouble; especially if, when any affliction befalls him, he be discontented with his condition, and cannot bear with disappointments: but a good heart, and cheerfull spirit is a cure for this; especially a mind conscious to itself of designing well, whatsoever the success prove, is a perpetual comfort, and a higher satisfaction than the most delicious banquet of the rich and prosperous.