Proverbs 29:13-23

13 A poor person and an oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives both of them sight.

14 When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

15 A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.

16 When wicked people increase, crime increases, but righteous people will witness their downfall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind. He will bring delight to your soul.

18 Without prophetic vision people run wild, but blessed are those who follow [God's] teachings.

19 A slave cannot be disciplined with words. He will not respond, though he may understand.

20 Have you met a person who is quick to answer? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 Pamper a slave from childhood, and later he will be ungrateful.

22 An angry person stirs up a fight, and a hothead does much wrong.

23 A person's pride will humiliate him, but a humble spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 29:13-23 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.