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Proverbs 14:7-17

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7 Leave the 1presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But 2the foolishness of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock at sin, But 3among the upright there is good will.
10 The heart knows its own 4bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
11 The 5house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 There 6is a way which seems right to a man, But its 7end is the way of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the 8end of joy may be grief.
14 The backslider in heart will have his 9fill of his own ways, But a good man will 10be satisfied with his.
15 The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
16 A wise man is cautious and 11turns 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.
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Proverbs 14:7-17 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 11

  • 1. Proverbs 23:9
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 3:19
  • 3. Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 11:20
  • 4. 1 Samuel 1:10; Job 21:25
  • 5. Job 8:15
  • 6. Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 16:25
  • 7. Romans 6:21
  • 8. Ecclesiastes 2:1, 2
  • 9. Proverbs 1:31; Proverbs 12:21
  • 10. Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 18:20
  • 11. Job 28:28; Psalms 34:14; Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 22:3

Footnotes 7

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