Proverbs 22:1-9

1 melius est nomen bonum quam divitiae multae super argentum et aurum gratia bona

2 dives et pauper obviaverunt sibi utriusque operator est Dominus

3 callidus vidit malum et abscondit se innocens pertransiit et adflictus est damno

4 finis modestiae timor Domini divitiae et gloria et vita

5 arma et gladii in via perversi custos animae suae longe recedit ab eis

6 proverbium est adulescens iuxta viam suam etiam cum senuerit non recedet ab ea

7 dives pauperibus imperat et qui accipit mutuum servus est fenerantis

8 qui seminat iniquitatem metet mala et virga irae suae consummabitur

9 qui pronus est ad misericordiam benedicetur de panibus enim suis dedit pauperi

Proverbs 22:1-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.