Proverbs 14
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18. inherit--as a portion (compare Proverbs 3:35 ).
are crowned--literally, "are surrounded with it," abound in it.
19. Describes the humbling of the wicked by the punishment their sins incur.
20. This sad but true picture of human nature is not given approvingly, but only as a fact.
21. For such contempt of the poor is contrasted as sinful with the virtuous compassion of the good.
22. As usual, the interrogative negative strengthens the affirmative.
mercy and truth--that is, God's ( Psalms 57:3 , 61:7 ).
23. labour--painful diligence.
talk . . . penury--idle and vain promises and plans.
24. (Compare Proverbs 3:16 ).
foolishness . . . folly--Folly remains, or produces folly; it has no benefit.
25. Life often depends on truth-telling.
a deceitful . . . lies--He that breathes out lies is deceit, not to be trusted ( Proverbs 14:5 ).
26. The blessings of piety descend to children ( Proverbs 13:22 , 20:7 , Exodus 20:6 ).
27. (Compare Proverbs 13:14 ).
fear of the Lord--or, "law of the wise," is wisdom ( Psalms 111:10 ).
28. The teaching of a true political economy.
29. slow . . . understanding--(Compare Proverbs 14:17 ).
hasty--(Compare Proverbs 14:17 ).
exalteth folly--makes it conspicuous, as if delighting to honor it.
30. A sound heart--both literally and figuratively, a source of health; in the latter sense, opposed to the known effect of evil passions on health.
31. reproacheth his Maker--who is the God of such, as well as of the rich ( Proverbs 22:2 , Job 31:15 ; and specially 1 Samuel 2:8 , Psalms 113:7 ).
32. driven--thrust out violently (compare Psalms 35:5 Psalms 35:6 ).
hath hope--trusteth ( Proverbs 10:2 , 11:4 , Psalms 2:12 ), implying assurance of help.
33. resteth--preserved in quietness for use, while fools blazon their folly ( Proverbs 12:23 , 13:16 ).
34. Righteousness--just principles and actions.
exalteth--raises to honor.
is a reproach--brings on them the ill-will of others (compare Proverbs 13:6 ).
35. wise--discreet or prudent.
causeth shame--( Proverbs 10:5 , 12:4 ) acts basely.