Proverbs 29:20-27

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

21 He that gives freely unto his slave from a child shall have him become his son in the end.

22 The angry man stirs up strife, and the furious man abounds in transgression.

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

24 Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not disclose it.

25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be lifted up.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour, but each man’s judgment comes from the LORD.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 29:20-27 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.