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Proverbs 14:11-21

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11 1The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 2There is a way that seems right to a man, but 3its end is the way to death. [a]
13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and 4the end of joy may be 5grief.
14 The backslider in heart will be 6filled with the fruit of his ways, and 7a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
15 8The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16 9One who is wise is cautious[b] and 10turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
17 A man of 11quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 12The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 13The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, 14but the rich has many friends.
21 Whoever 15despises his neighbor is a sinner, but 16blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
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Proverbs 14:11-21 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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Cross References 16

  • 1. 14:11 [ch. 3:33; 15:25; Job 8:15; 21:28]
  • 2. 14:12 ch. 16:25; See ch. 12:15
  • 3. 14:12 [ch. 5:5; Rom. 6:21]; See ch. 7:27
  • 4. 14:13 [Eccles. 2:2; Luke 6:25]
  • 5. 14:13 ch. 10:1
  • 6. 14:14 [ch. 1:31; Matt. 6:2, 5]
  • 7. 14:14 ch. 12:14; Isa. 3:10
  • 8. 14:15 See ch. 1:4
  • 9. 14:16 [ch. 22:3; 27:12]
  • 10. 14:16 [ch. 3:7]; See Job 28:28; Ps. 34:14
  • 11. 14:17 [ver. 29]
  • 12. 14:19 [Gen. 42:6; 1 Sam. 2:36]
  • 13. 14:20 ch. 19:7
  • 14. 14:20 ch. 19:4
  • 15. 14:21 ch. 11:12
  • 16. 14:21 Ps. 41:1

Footnotes 2

  • [a] 14:12 Hebrew 'ways of death'
  • [b] 14:16 Or 'fears' [the Lord]
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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