Proverbs 29:18-27

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.

24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.

26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from the LORD.

27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

Proverbs 29:18-27 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.