Proverbs 14:28-35

28 A king's glory lies in having many subjects; if the prince's people are few, it is his ruin.

29 Being slow to anger goes with great understanding, being quick-tempered makes folly still worse.

30 A tranquil mind gives health to the body, but envy rots the bones.

31 The oppressor of the poor insults his maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

32 The wicked are brought down by their wrongdoing, but the righteous can be confident even at death.

33 Wisdom is at rest in a person with discernment, but in fools it has to call attention to itself.

34 Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin degrades any people.

35 A king shows favor to a servant with good sense, but his wrath strikes one who shames [him].

Proverbs 14:28-35 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.