Proverbs 24:14
The Scripture
(14) So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Proverbs 24 warns against envying wicked men and entering into their company, reminding the reader that evil has no lasting future. It encourages building a household through wisdom and knowledge rather than brute strength, and calls for courage in the face of adversity and justice in the face of oppression. The chapter ends with a short parable of the sluggard's overgrown vineyard, drawing the lesson that poverty and ruin come to those who sleep through their responsibilities.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 22:18Psalms 19:10Psalms 19:11Psalms 119:103Psalms 119:111Jeremiah 15:16Proverbs 2:1Proverbs 2:2Proverbs 2:3Proverbs 2:4Proverbs 2:5Proverbs 2:10
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