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Proverbs 14:4-14

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4 Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
5 A 1trustworthy witness will not lie, But a 2false witness 3utters lies.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
7 Leave the 4presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But 5the foolishness of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock at sin, But 6among the upright there is good will.
10 The heart knows its own 7bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
11 The 8house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 There 9is a way which seems right to a man, But its 10end is the way of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the 11end of joy may be grief.
14 The backslider in heart will have his 12fill of his own ways, But a good man will 13be satisfied with his.
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Proverbs 14:4-14 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 13

  • 1. Revelation 1:5; Revelation 3:14
  • 2. Exodus 23:1; Deuteronomy 19:16; Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 12:17
  • 3. Proverbs 19:5
  • 4. Proverbs 23:9
  • 5. 1 Corinthians 3:19
  • 6. Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 11:20
  • 7. 1 Samuel 1:10; Job 21:25
  • 8. Job 8:15
  • 9. Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 16:25
  • 10. Romans 6:21
  • 11. Ecclesiastes 2:1, 2
  • 12. Proverbs 1:31; Proverbs 12:21
  • 13. Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 18:20

Footnotes 6

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