Proverbs 14:26-35

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and there his sons shall have hope.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

28 In the multitude of the people is the king’s glory, but in the failure of the people is the weakness of the prince.

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great intelligence, but he that is short of spirit exalts folly.

30 A sound heart is life to the flesh, but envy is rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he that has mercy on the poor, honours him.

32 For his wickedness shall the wicked be cast out, but the righteous in his death has hope.

33 Wisdom shall rest in the heart of him that is sane and is made known in the midst of the fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a people, but sin is a reproach to the nations.

35 The king’s favour is toward the wise slave, but his wrath is against him that causes shame.

Proverbs 14:26-35 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.