House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

14. A contrast of men's gifts and God's, who, though author of both blessings, confers the latter by His more special providence.

and-or, "but," implying that the evils of Pr 19:13 are only avoided by His care.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

19:14. A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches. 15. A sluggish, slothful disposition makes men poor; it brings them to want. And this applies both to the present life and that which is to come. 16. If we keep God's word, God's word will keep us from every thing really hurtful. We abuse the doctrine of free grace, if we think that it does away the necessity and advantage of obedience. Those that live at random must die. This truth is clearly taught in words enough to alarm the stoutest sinner. 17. God has chosen the poor of this world, to be rich in faith, and heirs of his kingdom. 18. When parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.