Proverbs 14:15-25

15 The simple believeth every word, but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil, but the fool rageth and is confident.

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of wicked devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth, but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

23 In all labor there is profit, but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A truthful witness delivereth souls, but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

Proverbs 14:15-25 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.