Proverbs 29:1-11

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.

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 ¹³bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

11 A ¹⁴fool always loses his temper, But a ¹⁵wise man holds it back.

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Proverbs 29:1-11 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

Cross References 15

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
13. Genesis 4:5-8; 1 John 3:12
14. Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 14:33
15. Proverbs 19:11

Footnotes 7

[a]. Lit "and there is no remedy"
[b]. Or "become great"
[c]. Lit "knows the cause"
[d]. Lit "knowledge"
[e]. Lit "He"
[f]. Lit "seek his soul"
[g]. Lit "sends forth all his spirit"