Proverbs 14:4-14

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase comes by the strength of the ox.

5 A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness will utter lies.

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom and findeth it not, but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is to be deceived.

9 Fools mock at sin, but among the righteous there is favor.

10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown, but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

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Proverbs 14:4-14 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

Proverbs 14:4-14

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Proverbs 14:4-14 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 4