Proverbs 29:1-9

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

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

3 Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose his inheritance.

4 The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.

5 The man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

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

7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand wisdom.

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

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

Proverbs 29:1-9 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.