Proverbs 21:24-31

24 Incredibly proud—mockers are their name! Their conduct involves excessive pride.

25 The desires of the lazy will kill them, because their hands refuse to do anything.

26 The lazy desire things constantly, but the righteous give without holding back.

27 The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, especially when brought with devious motives.

28 A lying witness will perish, but one who listens will testify successfully.

29 The wicked person appears brash, but the virtuous think about the path ahead.

30 No wisdom, understanding, or advice can stand up against the LORD.

31 A horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the LORD.

Proverbs 21:24-31 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 9

This chapter relates a second vision Solomon had at Gibeon, in which he received an answer to his prayer in the preceding chapter, 1Ki 9:1-9 that passed between him and Hiram king of Tyre, 1Ki 9:10-14, the places that Solomon built or repaired, 1Ki 9:15-19, the Canaanitish people that became bondmen to him, and the officers he had among the children of Israel, 1Ki 9:20-23 the removal of Pharaoh's daughter to the house built for her, 1Ki 9:24. Solomon's attention to religious services, 1Ki 9:25 and the navy of ships he employed, which brought him in great riches, 1Ki 9:26-28.