Proverbs 14:26-35

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and His children shall have a place of refuge.

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

28 In a multitude of people is the honor of the king, but the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding, but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

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

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker, but he that honoreth Him hath mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, but that which is innermost in fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him that causeth 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.