Proverbs 19:21-29

21 There are many thoughts in the heart of man; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand.

22 Contentment is unto men to show mercy, but it is better to do it unto the poor than to the liar.

23 The fear of the LORD is unto life, and he that has it shall live satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

24 The slothful man hides his hand in his bosom and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.

26 He that steals from his father and chases away his mother is a son that causes shame and brings reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear the teaching that induces one to deviate from the reasons of wisdom.

28 A witness of Belial shall scorn judgment, and the mouth of the wicked shall cover iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners and stripes for the back of fools.

Proverbs 19:21-29 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 8

This chapter gives an account of the introduction of the ark into the temple, 1Ki 8:1-9 of the glory of the Lord filling it, 1Ki 8:10,11 of a speech Solomon made to the people concerning the building of the temple, and how he came to be engaged in it, 1Ki 8:12-21, of a prayer of his he put up on this occasion, requesting, that what supplications soever were made at any time, or on any account, by Israelites or strangers, might be accepted by the Lord, 1Ki 8:22-53, and of his blessing the people of Israel at the close of it, with some useful exhortations, 1Ki 8:54-61, and of the great number of sacrifices offered up by him, and the feast he made for the people, upon which he dismissed them, 1Ki 8:62-66.