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Proverbs 29:11-14
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11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
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Proverbs 29:11-14 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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