Proverbs 21:16-26

16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will ¹rest in the assembly of the dead.

17 He who ²loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

18 The wicked is a ³ransom for the righteous, And the ⁴treacherous is in the place of the upright.

19 ⁵It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.

20 There is precious ⁶treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man ⁷swallows it up.

21 He who ⁸pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.

22 A ⁹wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 He who ¹⁰guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

24 "Proud," "Haughty," "¹¹Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with ¹²insolent pride.

25 The ¹³desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;

26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous ¹⁴gives and does not hold back.

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Proverbs 21:16-26 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. Psalms 49:14
2. Proverbs 23:21
3. Isaiah 43:3
4. Proverbs 11:8
5. Proverbs 21:9
6. Psalms 112:3; Proverbs 8:21; Proverbs 22:4
7. Job 20:15, 18
8. Proverbs 15:9; Matthew 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:58
9. 2 Samuel 5:6-9; Proverbs 24:5; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Ecclesiastes 9:15, 16
10. Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 18:21; James 3:2
11. Psalms 1:1; Proverbs 1:22; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 24:9; Isaiah 29:20
12. Isaiah 16:6; Jeremiah 48:29
13. Proverbs 13:4
14. Psalms 37:26; Psalms 112:5, 9; Matthew 5:42; Ephesians 4:28

Footnotes 3

[a]. Lit "departed spirits"
[b]. Lit "strength of trust"
[c]. Lit "desires desire"

Proverbs 21:16-26

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Proverbs 21:16-26 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 9

Cross References 14

Footnotes 3