Proverbs 29:8-18

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare : but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh , there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty * hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies *, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together : the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

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.

Proverbs 29:8-18 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.

Footnotes

• [a]. bring...: or, set a city on fire
• [b]. The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood
• [c]. the deceitful...: or, the usurer
• [d]. perish: or, is made naked