He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice... — If gratitude is to be acceptable, the time, place, and manner of shewing it must all be well chosen. A man who is so eager to express his thanks that he begins early in the morning, and in so loud a voice as to draw upon his patron the attention of all the bystanders, is looked upon as a nuisance; any one would as soon be cursed as blessed by him. So God loves heartfelt gratitude offered in secret. (Comp. Matthew 6:5-6.)
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Proverbs 27:14
14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.