Proverbs 29:15-25

15 If a child is corrected, he becomes wise. But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

16 When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.

17 If you train your children, they will give you peace. They will bring delight to you.

18 Where there is no message from God, the people don't control themselves. But blessed are those who obey the law.

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.

Proverbs 29:15-25 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.