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Proverbs 29:6-16

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6 An evil man is caught by sin,[a] but the righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous person knows the rights[b] of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.[c]
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.[d]
10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.[e]
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,[f] but a wise man holds it in check.[g]
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:[h] the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.[i]
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[j] is a disgrace to his mother.[k]
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.[l]
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Proverbs 29:6-16 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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