Proverbs 14:1-6

1 A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.

2 People who live good lives respect the Lord, but those who live evil lives don't.

3 Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.

4 When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn. But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.

5 A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.

6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

Proverbs 14:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 4

As in the preceding chapter we have a proof of the wisdom and understanding which the Lord gave to Solomon, as promised, so in this an account is given of the riches and honour he was possessed of; of him, as king over all Israel, and of his princes, 1Ki 4:1-6; of the providers of food for his household in the several parts of the land, 1Ki 4:7-19; of the largeness and extent of his dominions, and of the peace and prosperity thereof, 1Ki 4:20,21,24,25; of his daily provisions for his household and for his cattle, 1Ki 4:22,23,26-28; and of his superior wisdom and knowledge to all others in all nations, which brought some out of all to hear it, 1Ki 4:29-34.