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Proverbs 14:26-35
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26
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge.
27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to turn [one] away from the grasp of death.
28
A large population is an honor for a king, but without people a ruler is ruined.
29
A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.
30
A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body, but jealousy is [like] bone cancer.
31
Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.
32
A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.
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Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.
34
Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.
35
A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.
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Proverbs 14:26-35 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
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