Verse 1 gives us some information about Proverbs 25-29. These documents were evidently lost or misplaced after Solomon’s death. But this is not unusual. After the death of Oswald Chambers, his wife found transcripts of his notes and compiled them into daily devotions and published them in a book entitled My Utmost for His Highest,that is still widely read today.
God superintends His word so that nothing is lost. However, God has not allowed any of the original copies to remain as far as we know, those are called the autographs, because, if they were found and could be proved as originals, some people would worship them instead of worshipping the God who inspired them.
In verses 2-3, Solomon tried to get us to realize that we cannot understand everything and neither could Solomon though he tried. We will see in Ecclesiastes how he sought answers to life’s questions and was greatly frustrated.
In verses 4-5, Solomon tells us that politics hasn’t changed; there will always be corrupt government officials, people who use their positions to gain wealth for themselves rather than strive for the public good.
Solomon made a great observation in verses 21-22. “If your enemy is hungry, give him food! If he is thirsty, give him something to drink! This will make him feel ashamed of himself, and God will reward you.” Jesus expanded this thought. “There is a saying, ‘Love your friends and hate your enemies.’ But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true sons of your Father in heaven. For He gives His sunlight to both the evil and the good and sends rain on the just and on the unjust too. If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even scoundrels do that much. If you are friendly to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even the heathen do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matt 5:43-48).