Proverbs 29:1-8

1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

5 Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.

6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:1-8 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.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 32:9; S Deuteronomy 9:27
• 2. Jeremiah 19:15; Jeremiah 36:31; Habakkuk 2:7
• 3. S 2 Chronicles 36:16; Proverbs 6:15
• 4. S 2 Kings 11:20; Esther 8:15
• 5. Proverbs 30:22; Ecclesiastes 10:6
• 6. S Proverbs 28:12
• 7. S Proverbs 10:1; S Proverbs 23:15-16
• 8. Proverbs 5:8-10; Luke 15:11-32
• 9. ver 14; S Proverbs 8:15-16
• 10. S Job 32:21; S Proverbs 26:28
• 11. S Job 5:13; S Proverbs 26:27; Ecclesiastes 9:12
• 12. Job 29:16; Psalms 41:1; Proverbs 31:8-9
• 13. Proverbs 11:11; S Proverbs 16:14

Footnotes

• [a] Or "who give"