Proverbs 29:9-19

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 ¹bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

11 A ²fool always loses his temper, But a ³wise man holds it back.

12 If a ⁴ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

13 The ⁵poor man and the oppressor * have this in common: The LORD gives ⁶light to the eyes of both.

14 If a ⁷king judges the poor with truth, His ⁸throne will be established forever.

15 The ⁹rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way ¹⁰brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the ¹¹righteous will see their fall.

17 ¹²Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also ¹³delight your soul.

18 Where there is ¹⁴no vision, the people ¹⁵are unrestrained, But ¹⁶happy is he who keeps the law.

19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

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Proverbs 29:9-19 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 16

1. Genesis 4:5-8; 1 John 3:12
2. Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 14:33
3. Proverbs 19:11
4. 1 Kings 12:14
5. Proverbs 22:2
6. Ezra 9:8; Psalms 13:3
7. Psalms 72:4; Isaiah 11:4
8. Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 25:5
9. Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15
10. Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 17:25
11. Psalms 37:34, 36; Psalms 58:10; Psalms 91:8; Psalms 92:11; Proverbs 21:12
12. Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 29:15
13. Proverbs 10:1
14. 1 Samuel 3:1; Psalms 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12
15. Exodus 32:25
16. Psalms 1:1, 2; Psalms 106:3; Psalms 119:2; Proverbs 8:32; John 13:17

Footnotes 8

[a]. Lit "He"
[b]. Lit "seek his soul"
[c]. Lit "sends forth all his spirit"
[d]. Lit "meet together"
[e]. Lit "left to himself"
[f]. Or "become great"
[g]. Lit "give delight to"
[h]. Or "revelation"