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Proverbs 14:19

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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What does Proverbs 14:19 mean?

Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 14:19-20 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Proverbs 14:20Philippians 4:6Isaiah 41:10Proverbs 1:7

Related topics

Bible verses about anxiety and fearBible verses about wisdomBible verses about justice and mercy

Glossary

Bow Tribe

The bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase ( Gen. 21:20 ; 27:3 ; 48:22 ). The tribe of Benjamin were famous for the use of the bow ( 1 Chr. 8:40 ; 12:2 ; 2 Chr. 14:8 ; 17:17 ); so also were the Elamites.