Proverbs 23:14-24

14 As a matter of fact, it may save their lives

15 My child, if you become wise, I will be very happy.

16 I will be proud when I hear you speaking words of wisdom.

17 Don't be envious of sinful people; let reverence for the Lord be the concern of your life.

18 If it is, you have a bright future.

19 Listen, my child, be wise and give serious thought to the way you live

20 Don't associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food.

21 Drunkards and gluttons will be reduced to poverty. If all you do is eat and sleep, you will soon be wearing rags

22 Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.

23 Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense - these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell.

24 A righteous person's parents have good reason to be happy. You can take pride in a wise child.

Proverbs 23:14-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 11

This chapter relates the false steps Solomon took, notwithstanding all his wisdom, in marrying strange wives, and worshipping other gods, 1Ki 11:1-8 upon which the Lord threatens him to rend the kingdom in his son's time, 1Ki 11:9-13 and he raised up adversaries against him, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam, 1Ki 11:14-26 of which last an account is given, and of his being assured by Ahijah the prophet of his having ten of the tribes of Israel given to him; which Solomon having notice of sought to slay him, 1Ki 11:27-40 and the chapter is concluded with an account of Solomon's death and burial, 1Ki 11:41-43.