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Proverbs 29:18-27
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When there's no vision, the people get out of control, but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
19
Servants aren't disciplined by words; they might understand, but they don't respond.
20
Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them.
21
Pamper servants from a young age, and later on there will be trouble.
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Angry people stir up conflict; hotheads cause much offense.
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Pride lays people low, but those of humble spirit gain honor.
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Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves; even under oath, they don't testify.
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People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the LORD are secure.
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Many seek access to the ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.
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The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous; the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:18-27 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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