Proverbs 29:21-27

21 If you spoil your servants when they are young, they will bring you grief later on.

22 An angry person causes trouble; a person with a quick temper sins a lot.

23 Pride will ruin people, but those who are humble will be honored.

24 Partners of thieves are their own worst enemies. If they have to testify in court, they are afraid to say anything.

25 Being afraid of people can get you into trouble, but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

26 Many people want to speak to a ruler, but justice comes only from the Lord.

27 Good people hate those who are dishonest, and the wicked hate those who are honest.

Proverbs 29:21-27 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.