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Proverbs 21:14-24

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14 A 1gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is 2terror to the workers of iniquity.
16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will 3rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He who 4loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
18 The wicked is a 5ransom for the righteous, And the 6treacherous is in the place of the upright.
19 7It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
20 There is precious 8treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man 9swallows it up.
21 He who 10pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
22 A 11wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who 12guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
24 "Proud," "Haughty," "13Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with 14insolent pride.
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Proverbs 21:14-24 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

Cross References 14

  • 1. Proverbs 18:16; Proverbs 19:6
  • 2. Proverbs 10:29
  • 3. Psalms 49:14
  • 4. Proverbs 23:21
  • 5. Isaiah 43:3
  • 6. Proverbs 11:8
  • 7. Proverbs 21:9
  • 8. Psalms 112:3; Proverbs 8:21; Proverbs 22:4
  • 9. Job 20:15, 18
  • 10. Proverbs 15:9; Matthew 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:58
  • 11. 2 Samuel 5:6-9; Proverbs 24:5; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Ecclesiastes 9:15, 16
  • 12. Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 18:21; James 3:2
  • 13. Psalms 1:1; Proverbs 1:22; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 24:9; Isaiah 29:20
  • 14. Isaiah 16:6; Jeremiah 48:29

Footnotes 2

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