Proverbs 29:14

A king should care about his poor people. He should defend them.

The king should not allow cruel people to cheat the poor people. Good laws oppose cruel people. Good laws defend poor people.

v15 A smack teaches wisdom.

A mother must teach discipline to her child. Otherwise, the child’s behaviour will cause shame to her.

v16 When wicked people succeed, there is more evil behaviour.

But, in time, this evil situation will end.

v17 Correct your son! Then he will bring relief to you.

You will be glad, because of your son.

v18 People do evil things when they do not know God’s message.

But God is pleased with the person who obeys God’s law.

v19 You cannot teach your servant with mere words.

He can understand your words, but he will not obey you.

v20 Even a fool is better than a man who speaks without thought.

v21 If you give special luxuries to your servant, he will cause you trouble in the end.