Wise and Happy Kings
33
Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
wisdom is not found among fools.
34
Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35
A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
Verse 33
Another translation of the second line is, ‘Even fools can hear wisdom.’
The wise person does not only think about wisdom occasionally. He is always thinking about wisdom. He is always learning new things. He loves wisdom. Wisdom is always in his heart and in his mind.
A foolish person hates wisdom. He might hear wise words (Proverbs 8:5, Proverbs 1:20-27). However, a fool will not obey these wise words. A fool does not understand wisdom. He only knows his own foolish ideas.
Verse 34
Solomon was a king. He wanted his nation to become a great nation. If his people were evil, then God would punish their nation. He wanted his people to serve God. And he wanted them to do the right things. Then their nation would be a great nation.
Verse 35
A king needs servants and advisers. Solomon knew this, because he was the king of Israel.
God is our king (Revelation 17:14). As Christians, we are God’s servants. God does not need advisers, but he wants wise servants.
Verse 33 says that wise people clearly show their understanding. Even fools have some wisdom, but they never use it.
Verse 34 says that righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin brings disgrace to any people. If you are part of a group, you share some responsibility for the actions and sins of others in that group.
This applies to us living in the United States. We should actively oppose bigotry, racism, demagoguery, hypocrisy, sexual abuse, and other wrongs because, as members of our society, we share in the responsibility.
Verse 35 says that leaders appreciate and reward the wise actions of their servants but punish those who act foolishly and bring shame.
Let me ask you: Since you are part of your country, do you pray for forgiveness for the sins committed by others in your country?
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