Proverbs 29:2-12

2 When the ¹righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

3 A man who ²loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who ³keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

4 The ⁴king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

5 A man who ⁵flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

6 By transgression an evil man is ⁶ensnared, But the righteous ⁷sings and rejoices.

7 The ⁸righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.

8 Scorners * ⁹set a city aflame, But ¹⁰wise men turn away anger.

9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

10 Men of ¹¹bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

11 A ¹²fool always loses his temper, But a ¹³wise man holds it back.

12 If a ¹⁴ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

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Proverbs 29:2-12 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 14

1. Esther 8:15; Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 28:12
2. Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 27:11; Proverbs 28:7
3. Proverbs 5:10; Proverbs 6:26; Luke 15:30
4. 2 Chronicles 9:8; Proverbs 8:15; Proverbs 29:14
5. Psalms 5:9
6. Proverbs 22:5; Ecclesiastes 9:12
7. Exodus 15:1
8. Job 29:16; Psalms 41:1; Proverbs 31:8, 9
9. Proverbs 11:11
10. Proverbs 16:14
11. Genesis 4:5-8; 1 John 3:12
12. Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 14:33
13. Proverbs 19:11
14. 1 Kings 12:14

Footnotes 6

[a]. Or "become great"
[b]. Lit "knows the cause"
[c]. Lit "knowledge"
[d]. Lit "He"
[e]. Lit "seek his soul"
[f]. Lit "sends forth all his spirit"