Proverbs 29:5-15

5 The man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand wisdom.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the just seek his soul.

11 The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.

12 Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers are evil.

13 The poor and the usurer meet together; the LORD lightens both their eyes.

14 The king that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shall bring his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:5-15 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.