Proverbs 29:18-27

18 When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.

19 By words, a servant is not disciplined, for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.

20 You see a man who is hasty in his words: [there is more] hope for a fool than him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood, {arrogance will be his end}.

22 A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.

23 The pride of a person will bring him humiliation, and the lowly of spirit will obtain honor.

24 Being a partner with a thief is hating one's life; a curse he will hear, but not disclose.

25 The fear of a person will lay a snare, but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.

26 Many are those who seek the {favor} of a ruler, but from Yahweh {one obtains justice}.

27 A man of injustice is an abomination to the righteous, but the {upright} is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 29:18-27 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.

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "and its/his end will be arrogance"
• [b]. Or "soul," or "inner self"
• [c]. Literally "faces"
• [d]. Literally "[comes] justice for a man"
• [e]. Literally "upright of way"