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Proverbs 29:10-20

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10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.[a]
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,[b] but a wise man holds it in check.[c]
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:[d] the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.[e]
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness- his throne will be established forever.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself[f] is a disgrace to his mother.[g]
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.[h]
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you comfort; he will also give you delight.
18 Without revelation[i] people run wild, but one who keeps the law will be happy.
19 A servant cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn't respond.
20 Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.[j]
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Proverbs 29:10-20 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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Footnotes 10

  • [a] Or person, and seek the life of the upright
  • [b] Lit spirit
  • [c] Pr 16:32; 25:28
  • [d] Lit oppressor meet
  • [e] Pr 22:2
  • [f] Lit youth sent away; Jb 39:5; Isa 16:2
  • [g] Pr 13:18; 17:25; 22:15
  • [h] Pr 28:28; 29:2
  • [i] Lit vision
  • [j] Pr 19:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible ® Copyright © 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 by Holman Bible Publishers.  Used by permission.  All rights reserved.

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