Proverbs 14

Proverbs 14:1

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Proverbs 14:2

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Proverbs 14:3

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1 sn Psalms 131. The psalmist affirms his humble dependence on the Lord and urges Israel to place its trust in God.

2 sn The precise significance of this title, which appears in Psalms 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21.

3 tn Heb “and my eyes are not lifted up.”

4 tn Heb “I do not walk in great things, and in things too marvelous for me.”

Proverbs 14:8

5 tn Or “but.”

6 tn Heb “I make level and make quiet my soul.”

7 tn Heb “like a weaned [one] upon his mother.”

8 tn Heb “like the weaned [one] upon me, my soul.”

Proverbs 14:11

1 sn Psalms 132. The psalmist reminds God of David’s devotion and of his promises concerning David’s dynasty and Zion.

2 sn The precise significance of this title, which appears in Psalms 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21.

3 tn Heb “all his affliction.” This may refer to David’s strenuous and tireless efforts to make provision for the building of the temple (see 1 Chronicles 22:14). Some prefer to revocalize the text as עַנַוָתוֹ (‘anavato, “his humility”).

Proverbs 14:12

4 tn Heb “the powerful [one] of Jacob.”

Proverbs 14:13

5 tn The words “he said” are supplied in the translation to clarify that what follows is David’s vow.

6 tn Heb “the tent of my house.”

7 tn Heb “go up upon the bed of my couch.”

Proverbs 14:15

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Proverbs 14:16

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Proverbs 14:30

1 sn Psalms 133. The psalmist affirms the benefits of family unity.

2 sn The precise significance of this title, which appears in Psalms 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21.

3 sn This statement refers to the extended family structure of ancient Israel, where brothers would often live in proximity to one another (Deuteronomy 25:5), giving the family greater social prominence and security. However, in its later application in the Israelite cult it probably envisions unity within the covenant community. See L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 212-15.

Proverbs 14:31

4 tn Heb “[it is] like the good oil on the head, going down on the beard.”

5 tn Heb “which goes down in accordance with his measured things.” The Hebrew phrase מִדּוֹתָיו (middotayv, “his measured things”) refers here to the robes worn by Aaron. HALOT 546 s.v. *מַד derives the form from מַד (midah, “robe”) rather than מִדָּה (middah, “measured thing”). Ugaritic md means “robe” and is pluralized mdt.

Proverbs 14:32

6 sn Hermon refers to Mount Hermon, located north of Israel.

7 sn The hills of Zion are those surrounding Zion (see Psalms 87:1; 125:2). The psalmist does not intend to suggest that the dew from Mt. Hermon in the distant north actually flows down upon Zion. His point is that the same kind of heavy dew that replenishes Hermon may also be seen on Zion’s hills. See A. Cohen, Psalms (SoBB), 439. “Dew” here symbolizes divine blessing, as the next line suggests.

8 tn Or “for.”

9 tn Heb “there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forever.”

Proverbs 14:34

1 sn Psalms 134. The psalmist calls on the temple servants to praise God (vv. 1-2). They in turn pronounce a blessing on the psalmist (v. 3).

2 sn The precise significance of this title, which appears in Psalms 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21.

3 tn Heb “Look!”

4 tn Heb “stand.”