Proverbs 14:1-7

1 sapiens mulier aedificavit domum suam insipiens instructam quoque destruet manibus

2 ambulans recto itinere et timens Deum despicitur ab eo qui infami graditur via

3 in ore stulti virga superbiae labia sapientium custodiunt eos

4 ubi non sunt boves praesepe vacuum est ubi autem plurimae segetes ibi manifesta fortitudo bovis

5 testis fidelis non mentietur profert mendacium testis dolosus

6 quaerit derisor sapientiam et non inveniet doctrina prudentium facilis

7 vade contra virum stultum et nescito labia prudentiae

Proverbs 14:1-7 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.