The proverbs of Solomon proper begin, the two-line antitheses. 'A wise son maketh a glad father.' Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, 'but righteousness delivereth from death.' The memory of the righteous is blessed. 'Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions' (1 Peter 4:8 echoes it). In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression. 'The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; and he addeth no sorrow therewith.' The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days.

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary and John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament.

Context

Poetry · Solomon, Agur, Lemuel — Proverbs overview

A. 1–14 A Wise Son, and the Blessing of Jehovah That Maketh Rich
B. 15–32 The Mouth of the Righteous Is a Fountain of Life

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