Proverbs 29:11
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9
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
10
Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
11
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
12
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
13
The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.
14
The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
15
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
16
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
17
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
18
Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
19
A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
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Proverbs 29:9-19 Meaning and Commentary
INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 16
This chapter contains a prophecy of the ruin of the family of Baasha, and an account of his death, 1Ki 16:1-7, and of his son's reigning in his stead two years, who was slain by Zimri one of his captains, 1Ki 16:8-14, and who reigned but seven days, 1Ki 16:15-20, and the people being divided between Tibni and Omri, the party for the latter prevailed, and he was made king, and reigned twelve years, 1Ki 16:21-28, and was succeeded by his son Ahab, a very wicked prince, 1Ki 16:29-33, and the chapter is concluded with the rebuilding of Jericho, 1Ki 16:34.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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