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Proverbs 14:17-27
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A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient.
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The simple acquire folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
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He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
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Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
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In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to want.
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The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but folly is the garland of fools.
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A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is a betrayer.
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In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.
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Proverbs 14:17-27 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.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.