Proverbs 29:13-23

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

14 The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.

15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.

19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

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 youth Will have him become a son in the end.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.

23 A man's pride brings him low, But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 29:13-23 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.