Proverbs 14:23-33

23 in omni opere erit abundantia ubi autem verba sunt plurima frequenter egestas

24 corona sapientium divitiae eorum fatuitas stultorum inprudentia

25 liberat animas testis fidelis et profert mendacia versipellis

26 in timore Domini fiducia fortitudinis et filiis eius erit spes

27 timor Domini fons vitae ut declinet a ruina mortis

28 in multitudine populi dignitas regis et in paucitate plebis ignominia principis

29 qui patiens est multa gubernatur prudentia qui autem inpatiens exaltat stultitiam suam

30 vita carnium sanitas cordis putredo ossuum invidia

31 qui calumniatur egentem exprobrat factori eius honorat autem eum qui miseretur pauperis

32 in malitia sua expelletur impius sperat autem iustus in morte sua

33 in corde prudentis requiescit sapientia et indoctos quoque erudiet

Proverbs 14:23-33 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.