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Proverbs 29:24-27
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The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.
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Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
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Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.
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The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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Proverbs 29:24-27 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.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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