Proverbs 29:14-24

14 If a king steadfastly gives justice to the poor, his throne will be secure forever.

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

16 When the wicked flourish, wrongdoing flourishes; but the righteous will witness their downfall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will be your delight.

18 Without a prophetic vision, the people throw off all restraint; but he who keeps Torah is happy.

19 A slave can't be disciplined with words; he may understand, but he won't respond.

20 Do you see someone too anxious to speak? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 A slave who is pampered from youth will in the end be ungrateful.

22 Angry people stir up strife; hot-tempered people commit many crimes.

23 The proud will be humbled, but the humble will be honored.

24 The accomplice of a thief hates himself; he hears himself put under oath 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.