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Proverbs 14
Proverbs 14
1Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Commentary · verses 1-2
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Commentary · verse 3
The foolish used their words to build their pride.
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Commentary · verses 4-6
Knowledge was easy to those with understanding because knowledge (a right WHAT) was required for understanding (a right WHY).
7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
9A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
10The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Commentary · verses 7-10
Your heart did not lie. Whatever you said and did would end up coming out your heart, even if it was bitterness.
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Commentary · verses 11-12
The way that seemed right to man, that led to death, was the way that caused man to think he knew all he needed to know. He thought he was in need of nothing.
Doctrines on this passage
13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Commentary · verses 13-15
The simple believed every word because they were not looking for a HOW/WHY. The prudent looked for the HOW/WHY. Do you know HOW/WHY you are doing what you are doing?
Doctrines on this passage
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Commentary · verses 16-17
Those who acted on their anger quickly, a "bad temper," acted foolishly.
18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Commentary · verses 18-19
The evil bowed "before" the good - Revelation 3:9 – "…behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee."
The unbelievers who claimed to be believers would bow down "before" these people. They weren't bowing down to the people but "in their presence/in front of" these people.
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Commentary · verses 20-23
Doing led to profit while saying without doing led to penury. "Penury" meant "need." This meant that if you said you would do something but you did not do it, it led to unprofitability.
Doctrines on this passage
24The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Commentary · verses 24-27
Fearing God, believing He was more excellent than you, led to a flowing supply of life: the ability to repair.
28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
28In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Commentary · verses 28-29
The contrast of "acting quickly on your anger" was "having great understanding." If you knew the WHY behind what happened and WHY you felt angry, you would greatly increase your chance to not act on that anger quickly.
30A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
32The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Commentary · verses 30-32
The Righteous had protection in their death. Righteousness was the measure for whether or not you had eternal life. When was the last time Righteousness came out in your actions?
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Commentary · verse 33
The heart was where our actions and words came out. Does your heart have wisdom or is your heart showing your foolishness that is within you?
34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
35The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Those who walked, or made progress, in uprightness did fear God. Those who were perverse not only did not fear God but despised Him.