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Proverbs 29:7-17

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7 The 1righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
8 Scorners * 2set a city aflame, But 3wise men turn away anger.
9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 Men of 4bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
11 A 5fool always loses his temper, But a 6wise man holds it back.
12 If a 7ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
13 The 8poor man and the oppressor * have this in common: The LORD gives 9light to the eyes of both.
14 If a 10king judges the poor with truth, His 11throne will be established forever.
15 The 12rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way 13brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the 14righteous will see their fall.
17 15Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also 16delight your soul.
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Proverbs 29:7-17 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 16

  • 1. Job 29:16; Psalms 41:1; Proverbs 31:8, 9
  • 2. Proverbs 11:11
  • 3. Proverbs 16:14
  • 4. Genesis 4:5-8; 1 John 3:12
  • 5. Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 14:33
  • 6. Proverbs 19:11
  • 7. 1 Kings 12:14
  • 8. Proverbs 22:2
  • 9. Ezra 9:8; Psalms 13:3
  • 10. Psalms 72:4; Isaiah 11:4
  • 11. Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 25:5
  • 12. Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15
  • 13. Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 17:25
  • 14. Psalms 37:34, 36; Psalms 58:10; Psalms 91:8; Psalms 92:11; Proverbs 21:12
  • 15. Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 29:15
  • 16. Proverbs 10:1

Footnotes 9

  • [a] Lit "knows the cause"
  • [b] Lit "knowledge"
  • [c] Lit "He"
  • [d] Lit "seek his soul"
  • [e] Lit "sends forth all his spirit"
  • [f] Lit "meet together"
  • [g] Lit "left to himself"
  • [h] Or "become great"
  • [i] Lit "give delight to"
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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