Proverbs 29:6-16

6 The wicked are snared by their own sin; the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous know the rights of the poor, but the wicked don't understand.
8 Mockers set a city on fire, but the wise turn back anger.
9 When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish, the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
10 Murderous people hate the innocent, and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
11 Fools show all their anger, but the wise hold it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, those who serve him will be wicked.
13 The poor and their oppressors have a common bond— the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king judges the poor honestly, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom, but children out of control shame their mothers.
16 When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes; the righteous will see their downfall.

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Proverbs 29:6-16 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.

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  • [a]. Tg, Syr; MT In the sin of an evil man is a snare
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