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Proverbs 14:1-8

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1 The 1wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
2 He who 2walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is 3devious in his ways despises Him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But 4the lips of the wise will protect them.
4 Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
5 A 5trustworthy witness will not lie, But a 6false witness 7utters lies.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
7 Leave the 8presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But 9the foolishness of fools is deceit.
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Proverbs 14:1-8 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 9

  • 1. Ruth 4:11; Proverbs 31:10-27
  • 2. Proverbs 19:1; Proverbs 28:6
  • 3. Proverbs 2:15
  • 4. Proverbs 12:6
  • 5. Revelation 1:5; Revelation 3:14
  • 6. Exodus 23:1; Deuteronomy 19:16; Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 12:17
  • 7. Proverbs 19:5
  • 8. Proverbs 23:9
  • 9. 1 Corinthians 3:19

Footnotes 4

  • [a] Lit "of pride"
  • [b] Lit "breathes out"
  • [c] Lit "know"
  • [d] Lit "lips"

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