Proverbs 14:32-35

32 ¹The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but ²the righteous finds refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom ³rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools. ^[a]

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 A servant who deals wisely has ⁴the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 14:32-35 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.

Cross References

• 1. 14:32 ch. 24:16
• 2. 14:32 Gen. 49:18; Ps. 16:11; 17:15; 23:4; 2 Cor. 1:9; 5:8; 2 Tim. 4:18; [Num. 23:10]; See Job 19:25-27
• 3. 14:33 Eccles. 7:9; ch. 12:16; 29:11
• 4. 14:35 [ch. 16:13; 22:11]; See Matt. 24:45-47

Footnotes

• [a] 14:33 Or 'Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of a man of understanding, but makes itself known in the midst of fools'