Proverbs 29:15-25

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

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, he will not give heed.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from childhood shall have him become his son in the end.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man's pride shall bring him low, but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; he heareth cursings, but revealeth it not.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare, but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Proverbs 29:15-25 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.