Proverbs 21:25-31

25 The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.

26 There is one who covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and keeps on giving.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination; how much more, when he brings it with lewdness?

28 The false witness shall perish, but the man that hears shall stand fast in his word.

29 The wicked man hardens his face, but as for the upright, he orders his ways.

30 There is no wisdom nor intelligence nor counsel against the LORD.

31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle, but salvation is of the LORD.

Proverbs 21:25-31 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 9

This chapter relates a second vision Solomon had at Gibeon, in which he received an answer to his prayer in the preceding chapter, 1Ki 9:1-9 that passed between him and Hiram king of Tyre, 1Ki 9:10-14, the places that Solomon built or repaired, 1Ki 9:15-19, the Canaanitish people that became bondmen to him, and the officers he had among the children of Israel, 1Ki 9:20-23 the removal of Pharaoh's daughter to the house built for her, 1Ki 9:24. Solomon's attention to religious services, 1Ki 9:25 and the navy of ships he employed, which brought him in great riches, 1Ki 9:26-28.