Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 14:19

19 The evil bow before the good , and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

Giving honour to them, and supplicating their favour and help, either for supply of their wants, as being brought low for their sins, or for counsel or comfort, or for their prayers to God for them.

As Clients, and Petitioners, and Beggers use to wait at the Doors, and Houses of Great and Potent men. The sense is, Good men shall have the preeminency over the wicked, oft-times in this life, when God sees it expedient, but assuredly in the next life.