Proverbs 29:19-27

19 A servant can't be corrected only by words. Even if he understands, he won't obey.

20 Have you seen a man who speaks without thinking? There is more hope for foolish people than for him.

21 If you spoil your servant while he is young, he will bring you sorrow later on.

22 An angry man stirs up fights. And a person who burns with anger commits many sins.

23 If a man is proud, he will be made low. But if he isn't proud, he will be honored.

24 Anyone who helps a thief is his own enemy. When he is put under oath, he doesn't dare give witness.

25 If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

26 Many people want to meet a ruler. But only the LORD sees that people are treated fairly.

27 Those who do what is right hate dishonest people. Those who do what is wrong hate honest people.

Proverbs 29:19-27 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.