Proverbs 29:24-25

24 The partner of a thief ¹hates his own life; ²he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

25 ³The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

Proverbs 29:24-25 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. 29:24 See ch. 8:36
• 2. 29:24 See Lev. 5:1
• 3. 29:25 Luke 12:4; [Gen. 12:12, 13; 20:2, 11; 26:7; John 12:42, 43]