Proverbs 23:10-20

10 Don't move the ancient boundary stone or encroach on the land of the fatherless;

11 for their Redeemer is strong; he will take up their fight against you.

12 Apply your mind to discipline and your ears to words of knowledge.

13 Don't withhold discipline from a child -if you beat him with a stick, he won't die!

14 If you beat him with a stick, you will save him from Sh'ol

15 My son, if your heart is wise, then my own heart too is glad;

16 my inmost being rejoices when your lips say what is right.

17 Don't envy sinners, but follow the example of those who always fear God;

18 for then you will have a future; what you hope for will not be cut off.

19 You, my son: listen, be wise, and set your mind on the right way

20 Don't be one of those who guzzle wine or of those who eat meat to excess,

Proverbs 23:10-20 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 11

This chapter relates the false steps Solomon took, notwithstanding all his wisdom, in marrying strange wives, and worshipping other gods, 1Ki 11:1-8 upon which the Lord threatens him to rend the kingdom in his son's time, 1Ki 11:9-13 and he raised up adversaries against him, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam, 1Ki 11:14-26 of which last an account is given, and of his being assured by Ahijah the prophet of his having ten of the tribes of Israel given to him; which Solomon having notice of sought to slay him, 1Ki 11:27-40 and the chapter is concluded with an account of Solomon's death and burial, 1Ki 11:41-43.