Proverbs 29:21-27

21 A slave pampered from his youth will become arrogant^[a] later on.

22 An angry man stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered man^[b] increases rebellion.^[c]

23 A person's pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.^[d]

24 To be a thief's partner is to hate oneself; he hears the curse but will not testify.^[e]

25 The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.^{[f] [g]}

26 Many seek a ruler's favor,^[h] but a man receives justice from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.^[i]

Proverbs 29:21-27 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]. Hb obscure
• [b]. Lit a master of rage
• [c]. Pr 15:18; 26:21; 28:25
• [d]. Pr 11:2; 15:33; 22:4
• [e]. When a call for witnesses was made public, anyone with information who did not submit his testimony was under a curse; Lv 5:1.
• [f]. Lit raised high
• [g]. Pr 14:27; 18:10
• [h]. Pr 16:15; 19:6
• [i]. Pr 13:19