Bridges on Proverbs 14:33
 
 
Charles Bridges on Proverbs 14:33
 
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33.  Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
 
Often does the wise man shew the blessing of wisdom on the lips. (Chapter 10:11, 20, 21; 15:2, 7.) Here we trace it to its home. It flows from the head, and rests in the heart. Thus did it rest without measure in the humanity of Jesus (John 3:34); and most glorious was its manifestation.† When it rests in our hearts, incalculable is its value, as a fixed principle. It preserves us from the tossing of “divers and strange doctrines,” and gives us “the good thing of a heart established with grace.” (Hebrews 13:9.) We see now the vital difference between speculation and experience; between the convictions of the judgment and the movement of the will.
It differs widely from mere worldly disputation. This — as Bishop Taylor observes — ‘covers no vices, but kindles a great many. Though men esteem it learning, it is the most useless learning in the world.’† True wisdom, while it fixes its rest, sets up its throne, in the heart. All is therefore Christian order and holiness.
But there is another fountain always bubbling up.† The fool's multitude of words,† selfish indulgence,† uncontrolled passions,† make manifest what is in the midst of him.† Let him stand out as a warning beacon against display, self-conceit, self-ignorance. Never let our prayers cease, until He who is the Wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24) “takes his rest in our hearts.” Have we received the precious gift? Then let us seek the increase by a close union with him, and an entire dependence upon him. (Ib. verse 30.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proverbs 10:11, 20, 21
11 ¶ The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 20 ¶ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. {of wisdom: Heb. of heart}
 
Proverbs 15:2, 7
2 ¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth} 7 ¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
 
 
John 3:34
34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
 
 
Footnote:
Luke 2:47, 52; 4:22. Matthew 22:46. John 7:46.
 
 
Luke 2:47, 52
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. {stature: or, age}
 
Luke 4:22
22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
 
Matthew 22:46
46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
 
John 7:46
46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
 
 
Hebrews 13:9
9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
 
 
Footnote:
Via Intelligentiae — Preached before the University of Dublin.
 
 
Footnote:
Proverbs 15:2, 28; Proverbs 29:11.
 
 
Proverbs 15:2, 28
2 ¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth} 28 ¶ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
 
Proverbs 29:11
11 ¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
 
 
Footnote:
Ecclesiastes 5:3; 10:14.
 
 
Ecclesiastes 5:3
3 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.
 
Ecclesiastes 10:14
14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him? {is full...: Heb. multiplieth words}
 
 
Footnote:
1 Samuel 25:10.
 
 
1 Samuel 25:10
10 And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.
 
 
Footnote:
1 Samuel 20:30-34. 1 Kings 19:1, 2. Compare verse 16; 12:16.
 
 
1 Samuel 20:30-34
30 Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? {Thou...: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion} 31 For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. {shall...: Heb. is the son of death} 32 And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done? 33 And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David. 34 So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.
 
1 Kings 19:1, 2
1 ¶ And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.
 
Compare
Proverbs 14:16
16 ¶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
 
Proverbs 12:16
16 ¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footnote:
Chapter 10:9; 12:23; 13:16; 18:2. Ecclesiastes 10:3.
 
 
Proverbs 10:9
9 ¶ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
 
Proverbs 12:23
23 ¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
 
Proverbs 13:16
16 ¶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. {layeth...: Heb. spreadeth}
 
Proverbs 18:2
2 ¶ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
 
Ecclesiastes 10:3
3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. {his...: Heb. his heart}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Corinthians 1:24
24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
 
 
1 Corinthians 1:30
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: