Proverbs 23:10-20

10 Do not remove an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless;

11 for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.

12 Apply your mind to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.

14 If you beat him with the rod you will save his life from Sheol

15 My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad.

16 My soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

17 Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

18 Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

19 Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your mind in the way

20 Be not among winebibbers, or among gluttonous eaters of meat;

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.