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- God have mercy on the poor woman who married an angry man, and God have mercy on the poor children born to an angry man. Their lives are cursed with the devilish heart of their husband or father, who is just as likely to lash out and hit them as love and hug them.
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Proverbs 29 beautifully articulates the age-old wisdom of righteousness, justice, discipline, and humility. It challenges readers to reflect on their own attitudes and actions, encouraging us to choose wisdom over folly, justice over wickedness, humility over pride, and vision over aimlessness.
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Proverbs 29:11-12. A fool uttereth all his mind — All at...
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If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace (Proverbs 29:9). The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, but the upright seek his well-being (Proverbs 29:10). An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression (Proverbs 29:22).
When a wise man argues with a foolish one, he meets anger and ridicule without relief. Men of blood hate those who are pure and seek the life of the upright. A fool gives vent to all his feelings, but ...
Proverbs 29:11-12. A fool uttereth all his mind — All at once, unnecessarily, unseasonably, without reservation or caution; but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward — Till he have a fit occasion to express it.
- He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. a. He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck: As in many places in the Bible, the hard neck is used as a figure of speech to speak of the stubborn attitude that resists and disobeys God.
- When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. a. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: It is to the benefit of the community or nation when the righteous are in authority.
- Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. a. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice: Children of any age bring happiness to their parents when they love and live wisdom.
- The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it. a. The king establishes the land by justice: A nation can only expect strength and progress when it is ruled with justice.
Apr 2, 2017 · Sometimes the best thing we can do is close our mouths and not say anything. Proverbs 15:1-A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 29:22-An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression. I love the words of Warren Wiersbe here:
Proverbs 29:9. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man — Debating any matter with him, or endeavouring to convince him of any error; whether he — The wise man, rage ( is angry ) or laugh — That is, whether he deal sharply and severely with him: rebuking him for his folly, or mildly and pleasantly, smiling at it; there is no rest ...
