Proverbs 21:26-31

26 All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when brought with evil intent.

28 A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully.

29 The wicked put on a bold face, but the upright give thought to their ways.

30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the Lord.

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.

Proverbs 21:26-31 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.

Footnotes

• [a]. Gk: Heb [all day long one covets covetously]
• [b]. Another reading is [establish]