Proverbs 14:13-23

13 Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, And mirth may end in heaviness.

14 The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

15 The simple believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.

21 He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

22 Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

23 In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:13-23 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.