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Proverbs 14:14-24

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14 The backslider in heart will have his 1fill of his own ways, But a good man will 2be satisfied with his.
15 The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
16 A wise man is cautious and 3turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
17 A quick-tempered * man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
18 The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
19 The 4evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The 5poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.
21 He who 6despises his neighbor sins, But 7happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
22 Will they not go astray who 8devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The 9crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness.
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Proverbs 14:14-24 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 9

  • 1. Proverbs 1:31; Proverbs 12:21
  • 2. Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 18:20
  • 3. Job 28:28; Psalms 34:14; Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 22:3
  • 4. 1 Samuel 2:36; Proverbs 11:29
  • 5. Proverbs 19:7
  • 6. Proverbs 11:12
  • 7. Psalms 41:1; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 28:8
  • 8. Psalms 36:4; Proverbs 3:29; Proverbs 12:2; Micah 2:1
  • 9. Proverbs 10:22; Proverbs 13:8; Proverbs 21:20

Footnotes 6

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