Proverbs 14:30-35

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,[a] but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.[b]
31 The one who oppresses the poor insults their Maker,[c] but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.[d]
32 The wicked are thrown down by their own sin, but the righteous have a refuge when they die.[e]
33 Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;[f] she is known[g] even among fools.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.[h]
35 A king favors a wise servant,[i] but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

Proverbs 14:30-35 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 4

As in the preceding chapter we have a proof of the wisdom and understanding which the Lord gave to Solomon, as promised, so in this an account is given of the riches and honour he was possessed of; of him, as king over all Israel, and of his princes, 1Ki 4:1-6; of the providers of food for his household in the several parts of the land, 1Ki 4:7-19; of the largeness and extent of his dominions, and of the peace and prosperity thereof, 1Ki 4:20,21,24,25; of his daily provisions for his household and for his cattle, 1Ki 4:22,23,26-28; and of his superior wisdom and knowledge to all others in all nations, which brought some out of all to hear it, 1Ki 4:29-34.

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