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Proverbs 16:7-17

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7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He 1makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice *.
9 The mind of 2man plans his way, But 3the LORD directs his steps.
10 A divine 4decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
11 A 5just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a 6throne is established on righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the 7spring rain.
16 How much 8better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
17 The 9highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
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Proverbs 16:7-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 6

This chapter gives an account of the building of the temple, for which preparations were before made and begins with the time of its building, 1Ki 6:1; gives the dimensions of it and the porch before it, 1Ki 6:2,3; observes the windows in it and chambers about it, 1Ki 6:4-10; and while it was building, Solomon had a word from the Lord relative to it, 1Ki 6:11-14; and then the account goes on concerning the walls of the house, and the flooring of it, 1Ki 6:15-18; and the oracle in it, and the cherubim in that, 1Ki 6:19-30; and the doors into it, and the carved work of them, 1Ki 6:31-36; and the chapter is concluded with observing the time when it was begun and finished 1Ki 6:37,38.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 9

  • 1. Genesis 33:4; 2 Chronicles 17:10
  • 2. Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 19:21
  • 3. Psalms 37:23; Proverbs 20:24; Jeremiah 10:23
  • 4. 1 Kings 3:28
  • 5. Proverbs 11:1
  • 6. Proverbs 25:5
  • 7. Job 29:23
  • 8. Proverbs 8:10, 19
  • 9. Isaiah 35:8

Footnotes 5

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