Proverbs 29:1-21

1 He that, being often reproved, stiffeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom maketh his father rejoice, but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright, but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in until afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants will be wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, he will not give heed.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from childhood shall have him become his son in the end.

Proverbs 29:1-21 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.