Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house, but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD, but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.

3 The mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve him.

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.

Proverbs 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.