Proverbs 14:23-33

23 In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 The ¹crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, But he who ²utters lies is treacherous.

26 In the ³fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin.

29 He who is ⁴slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered * exalts folly.

30 A ⁵tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is ⁶rottenness to the bones.

31 He ⁷who oppresses the poor taunts ⁸his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

32 The wicked is ⁹thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the ¹⁰righteous has a refuge when he dies.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

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Proverbs 14:23-33 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 10

1. Proverbs 10:22; Proverbs 13:8; Proverbs 21:20
2. Proverbs 14:5
3. Proverbs 18:10; Proverbs 19:23; Isaiah 33:6
4. Proverbs 16:32; Proverbs 19:11; Ecclesiastes 7:9; James 1:19
5. Proverbs 15:13
6. Proverbs 12:4; Habakkuk 3:16
7. Proverbs 17:5; Matthew 25:40; 1 John 3:17
8. Job 31:15; Proverbs 22:2
9. Proverbs 6:15; Proverbs 24:16
10. Genesis 49:18; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 17:15; Psalms 37:37; Psalms 73:24; 2 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Timothy 4:18

Footnotes 9

[a]. Lit "word of lips"
[b]. Lit "breathes out"
[c]. Lit "treachery"
[d]. Or "reverence"
[e]. Or "His"
[f]. Or "reverence"
[g]. Lit "short of spirit"
[h]. Or "calamity"
[i]. Lit "inward part"