Proverbi 14:1-6

1 Le donne savie edificano le lor case; Ma la stolta la sovverte con le sue mani.
2 Chi cammina nella sua dirittura riverisce il Signore; Ma chi è stravolto nelle sue vie lo sprezza.
3 Nella bocca dello stolto è la bacchetta dell’alterezza; Ma le labbra de’ savi li guardano.
4 Dove non son buoi, il granaio è vuoto; Ma l’abbondanza della ricolta è per la forza del bue.
5 Il testimonio verace non mente; Ma il falso testimonio sbocca bugie.
6 Lo schernitore cerca la sapienza, e non la trova punto; Ma la scienza agevolmente si acquista dall’uomo intendente.

Proverbi 14:1-6 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.

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