NOTICEABLE GROUPINGS IN CHAPTER 29 _Ruler_ When a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh (Proverbs 29:2). The king by justice established the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it (Proverbs 29:4). If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked (Proverbs 29:12). The... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 29 TEXT Proverbs 29:1-9 1. He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2. When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. 3. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;... [ Continue Reading ]
TEXT Proverbs 29:10-18 10. The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: And as for the upright, they seek his life. 11. A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. 12. If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked. 13. The poor man and the... [ Continue Reading ]
TEXT Proverbs 29:19-27 19. A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed. 20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. 21. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a so... [ Continue Reading ]