Proverbs 29:5-15

5 Whoever flatters a neighbor is spreading a net for the neighbor's feet.

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

7 The righteous know the rights of the poor; the wicked have no such understanding.

8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

9 If the wise go to law with fools, there is ranting and ridicule without relief.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, and they seek the life of the upright.

11 A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.

12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 If a king judges the poor with equity, his throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.

Proverbs 29:5-15 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.