Proverbs 14:4-14

4 When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn. But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.

5 A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.

6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

7 Stay away from fools, because they can't teach you anything.

8 A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.

9 Fools don't care if they sin, but honest people work at being right.

10 No one else can know your sadness, and strangers cannot share your joy.

11 The wicked person's house will be destroyed, but a good person's tent will still be standing.

12 Some people think they are doing right, but in the end it leads to death.

13 Someone who is laughing may be sad inside, and joy may end in sadness.

14 Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways, and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.

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.