Proverbs 22:23-24

23 for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life.

Saying 3

24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,

Proverbs 22:23-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Job 29:16; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 12:5
  • 2. 1 Samuel 25:39; Esther 8:1; S Esther 9:1; Proverbs 23:10-11
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