Proverbs 29:20-27

20 Observe the people who always talk before they think - even simpletons are better off than they are.

21 If you let people treat you like a doormat, you'll be quite forgotten in the end.

22 Angry people stir up a lot of discord; the intemperate stir up trouble.

23 Pride lands you flat on your face; humility prepares you for honors.

24 Befriend an outlaw and become an enemy to yourself. When the victims cry out, you'll be included in their curses if you're a coward to their cause in court.

25 The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.

26 Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only God will give us justice.

27 Good people can't stand the sight of deliberate evil; the wicked can't stand the sight of well-chosen goodness.

Proverbs 29:20-27 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.