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Proverbs 29:10-20

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10 Bloodthirsty men 1hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. [a]
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor 2meet together; the Lord 3gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king 4faithfully judges the poor, his throne will 5be established forever.
15 6The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself 7brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but 8the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 9Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
18 Where 10there is no prophetic vision the people 11cast off restraint, [b] but blessed is he who 12keeps the law.
19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? 13There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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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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Cross References 13

  • 1. 29:10 [Gen. 4:5, 8; 1 John 3:12]
  • 2. 29:13 [ch. 22:2]
  • 3. 29:13 Ps. 13:3; See Job 25:3
  • 4. 29:14 [Ps. 72:4]
  • 5. 29:14 [ver. 4]; See ch. 16:12
  • 6. 29:15 See ver. 17
  • 7. 29:15 ch. 10:1; 17:25
  • 8. 29:16 Ps. 37:34, 36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11
  • 9. 29:17 See ch. 13:24
  • 10. 29:18 1 Sam. 3:1; [2 Chr. 15:3; Ps. 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12]
  • 11. 29:18 Ex. 32:25
  • 12. 29:18 Luke 11:28; John 13:17; James 1:25
  • 13. 29:20 ch. 26:12

Footnotes 2

  • [a] 29:10 Or 'but the upright seek his soul'
  • [b] 29:18 Or 'the people are discouraged'
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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