Proverbs 29:14-24

14 If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.

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

16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

18 Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir.

22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression.

23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

Proverbs 29:14-24 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.