Proverbs 29:1-27 Comments by Stephen Ricker
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The King's Throne is Secure
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I. By Justice a King Gives... (29:1-8)

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* Proverbs 29:1 "A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy."

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* Proverbs 29:2 "When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan."

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* Proverbs 29:3 "A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth."

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* Proverbs 29:4 "By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down."

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* Proverbs 29:5 "Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet."

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* Proverbs 29:6 "An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad."

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* Proverbs 29:7 "The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern."

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* Proverbs 29:8 "Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger."

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II. If a King Judges the Poor with Fairness... (29:9-19)

Proverbs 10:5, 27:6, 29:15, 30:17

* See a drawing to the right by an unknown author now in public domain. Proverbs 10:5, 27:6, 29:15, and 30:17 are cited.

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* Proverbs 29:9 "If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace."

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* Proverbs 29:10 "Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright."

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* Proverbs 29:11 "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."

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* Proverbs 29:12 "If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked."

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* Proverbs 29:13 "The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both."

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* Proverbs 29:14 "If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure."

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* Proverbs 29:15 "The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother."

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* Proverbs 29:16 "When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall."

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* Proverbs 29:17 "Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul."

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* Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law."

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* Proverbs 29:19 "A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond."

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III. From the Lord Get Justice (29:20-27)

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* Proverbs 29:20 "Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him."

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* Proverbs 29:21 "If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end."

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* Proverbs 29:22"An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins."

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* Proverbs 29:23 "A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor."

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* Proverbs 29:24 "The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify."

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* Proverbs 29:25 "Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe."

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* Proverbs 29:26 "Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice."

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* Proverbs 29:27 "The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright."

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