Proverbs 14:26-35

26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

27 The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes to turn aside from the snare of death.

28 In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

29 A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

30 A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

31 He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.

32 The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

33 There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.

35 An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.

Proverbs 14:26-35 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.

Footnotes

• [a]. Comp. Heb.