Proverbs 29:18-27

18 Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir.

22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression.

23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

25 The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.

26 Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD a man gets justice.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose way is straight 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.