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Proverbs 14:29-35

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29 Whoever is 1slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
30 A tranquil[a] heart gives 2life to the flesh, but 3envy[b] makes 4the bones rot.
31 Whoever oppresses a poor man 5insults his 6Maker, 7but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
32 8The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but 9the righteous finds refuge in his death.
33 Wisdom 10rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.[c]
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 A servant who deals wisely has 11the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
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Proverbs 14:29-35 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 11

  • 1. Proverbs 16:32; Proverbs 19:11; [ver. 17; Ecclesiastes 7:9; James 1:19]
  • 2. See Proverbs 4:22
  • 3. [Psalms 112:10]
  • 4. Proverbs 12:4
  • 5. Proverbs 17:5; [Matthew 25:40, 45]
  • 6. Proverbs 22:2; See Job 35:10
  • 7. Proverbs 28:8
  • 8. Proverbs 24:16
  • 9. Genesis 49:18; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 17:15; Psalms 23:4; 2 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Timothy 4:18; [Numbers 23:10]; See Job 19:25-27
  • 10. Ecclesiastes 7:9; Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 29:11
  • 11. [Proverbs 16:13; Proverbs 22:11]; See Matthew 24:45-47

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. Or healing
  • [b]. Or jealousy
  • [c]. Or Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of a man of understanding, but makes itself known in the midst of fools
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