Proverbs 29:16-26

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Without prophetic vision, the people shall perish, but he that keeps the law is blessed.

19 A slave will not be corrected by words, for though he understands he will not obey.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 He that gives freely unto his slave from a child shall have him become his son in the end.

22 The angry man stirs up strife, and the furious man abounds in transgression.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low, but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not disclose it.

25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be lifted up.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour, but each man’s judgment comes from the LORD.

Proverbs 29:16-26 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.