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Proverbs 29:1-8

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Warnings and Instructions

1 A man who hardens his neck after 1much reproof Will 2suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
2 When the 3righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
3 A man who 4loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who 5keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The 6king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who 7flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
6 By transgression an evil man is 8ensnared, But the righteous 9sings and rejoices.
7 The 10righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
8 Scorners * 11set a city aflame, But 12wise men turn away anger.
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Proverbs 29:1-8 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 12

  • 1. 1 Samuel 2:25; 2 Chronicles 36:16; Proverbs 1:24-31
  • 2. Proverbs 6:15
  • 3. Esther 8:15; Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 28:12
  • 4. Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 27:11; Proverbs 28:7
  • 5. Proverbs 5:10; Proverbs 6:26; Luke 15:30
  • 6. 2 Chronicles 9:8; Proverbs 8:15; Proverbs 29:14
  • 7. Psalms 5:9
  • 8. Proverbs 22:5; Ecclesiastes 9:12
  • 9. Exodus 15:1
  • 10. Job 29:16; Psalms 41:1; Proverbs 31:8, 9
  • 11. Proverbs 11:11
  • 12. Proverbs 16:14

Footnotes 4

  • [a] Lit "and there is no remedy"
  • [b] Or "become great"
  • [c] Lit "knows the cause"
  • [d] Lit "knowledge"
Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

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