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Proverbs 21:20-30

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20 There is precious 1treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man 2swallows it up.
21 He who 3pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
22 A 4wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who 5guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
24 "Proud," "Haughty," "6Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with 7insolent pride.
25 The 8desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous 9gives and does not hold back.
27 The 10sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much * more * when he brings it with evil intent!
28 A 11false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
29 A wicked man 12displays a bold face, But as for the 13upright, he makes his way sure.
30 There is 14no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.
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Proverbs 21:20-30 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 9

This chapter relates a second vision Solomon had at Gibeon, in which he received an answer to his prayer in the preceding chapter, 1Ki 9:1-9 that passed between him and Hiram king of Tyre, 1Ki 9:10-14, the places that Solomon built or repaired, 1Ki 9:15-19, the Canaanitish people that became bondmen to him, and the officers he had among the children of Israel, 1Ki 9:20-23 the removal of Pharaoh's daughter to the house built for her, 1Ki 9:24. Solomon's attention to religious services, 1Ki 9:25 and the navy of ships he employed, which brought him in great riches, 1Ki 9:26-28.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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Cross References 14

  • 1. Psalms 112:3; Proverbs 8:21; Proverbs 22:4
  • 2. Job 20:15, 18
  • 3. Proverbs 15:9; Matthew 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:58
  • 4. 2 Samuel 5:6-9; Proverbs 24:5; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Ecclesiastes 9:15, 16
  • 5. Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 18:21; James 3:2
  • 6. Psalms 1:1; Proverbs 1:22; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 24:9; Isaiah 29:20
  • 7. Isaiah 16:6; Jeremiah 48:29
  • 8. Proverbs 13:4
  • 9. Psalms 37:26; Psalms 112:5, 9; Matthew 5:42; Ephesians 4:28
  • 10. Proverbs 15:8; Isaiah 66:3; Jeremiah 6:20; Amos 5:22
  • 11. Proverbs 19:5, 9
  • 12. Ecclesiastes 8:1
  • 13. Psalms 119:5; Proverbs 11:5
  • 14. Jeremiah 9:23; Acts 5:38, 39; 1 Corinthians 3:19, 20

Footnotes 3

  • [a] Lit "strength of trust"
  • [b] Lit "desires desire"
  • [c] Lit "makes firm with his face"
Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

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