Proverbs 29:9-19

9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.^[a]

10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.^[b]

11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,^[c] but a wise man holds it in check.^[d]

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:^[e] the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.^[f]

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness- his throne will be established forever.

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself^[g] is a disgrace to his mother.^[h]

16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.^[i]

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you comfort; he will also give you delight.

18 Without revelation^[j] people run wild, but one who keeps the law will be happy.

19 A servant cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn't respond.

Proverbs 29:9-19 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]. Lit rest
• [b]. Or person, and seek the life of the upright
• [c]. Lit spirit
• [d]. Pr 16:32; 25:28
• [e]. Lit oppressor meet
• [f]. Pr 22:2
• [g]. Lit youth sent away; Jb 39:5; Isa 16:2
• [h]. Pr 13:18; 17:25; 22:15
• [i]. Pr 28:28; 29:2
• [j]. Lit vision