Proverbs 29

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Dave Burnette's Commentary

Proverbs Chapter 29

Written By: God through Inspiration

Penned By: Solomon, Agur, and Lemuel

Date Penned: (970-931 BC)

Overview: Wisdom to Teach People to Live Godly (c 1-31)

Theme: Wisdom for Leaders (c 25-31)

Message: Wise Principles (v 1-27)

Proverbs 29 Commentary

(29:3) Be Willing to Change - Warnings rarely come with countdowns. We can't tell when we've had our last chance to change. When we, like the person in this proverb, refuse to consider valid criticism, we leave ourselves open to sudden disaster. The moment we realize that a change is necessary is the best moment to take action. What significant adjustments have been on hold in your life for too long?

(29:13) Depend on the Lord - "The Lord lighteneth both their eyes" means that everyone depends on God for sight. Both the oppressor and the person living in poverty have the gift of sight from the same God, and he sees and judges both. His judgment falls especially on those whose greed or power drives them to oppress those who are poor.

(29:15) Firm Correction - Parents of young children often grow weary of disciplining them. They feel like all they do is nag, scold, and punish. When you're tempted to give up and let your children do what they want--or when you wonder if you've ruined every chance for a loving relationship with them--remember that kind, firm correction helps them learn, and learning makes them wise. Consistent, loving discipline will ultimately teach them to discipline themselves.

(29:16) Creating an Environment - When the wicked are in leadership, sin prevails. In any organization--whether a church, a business, a family, or a government--the social and moral climate comes from the top. People tend to become like their leaders. What kind of environment are you creating for the people you lead?

(29:18) Knowing God - "Vision" refers to words from God received by prophets. Where there is ignorance or rejection of God, crime and sin run wild. Public morality depends on knowing God, but it also depends on keeping God's laws. In order for both nations and individuals to function well, people must know God's ways and keep his rules. Having God's Word means little if you are not obeying it.

(29:24) An Accomplice - This proverb is saying that a thief's accomplice may not tell the truth when under oath. Thus, by their participation in the crime and perjury in the courtroom, they will hurt themselves. Further, a witness who refuses to report a crime becomes an accomplice.

(29:25) Only Fear God - Fear of people can hamper everything we try to do. In extreme forms, it can make us afraid to leave home. By contrast, fear of God--respect, reverence, and trust in him--is liberating. Why fear people who can do no eternal harm? Instead, fear and trust God, who can turn the harm intended by others into good (see Genesis 50:20; Matthew 10:28).

Dave Burnette's Life Application

Godly Discipline

Each day we walk through the Bible chapter by chapter making an application of our text to help us grow in the Lord. Many applications can be made from each day's text. Today, we continue with the Book of Proverbs with Chapter 29. In our text today, we continue with the theme of Wisdom. What catches my eye is verse 15, which gives instructions for Godly Discipline for our children. This discipline will provide us with rest, delight, and Wisdom. Today, parents hesitate to take time to discipline their children, and as a result, they see their children as a burden. How about you? Do you take the time to discipline your children? Let us learn from our text today to see if we discipline our children that we will reap the benefit as will the child as they will obtain character to succeed in life.

Proverbs 29

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Proverbs 29

¹He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

²When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

⁴The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

⁸Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

¹¹A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

¹²If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

¹³The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

¹⁹A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

²⁰Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

²¹He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

²²An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

²³A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

²⁴Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

²⁵The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

²⁶Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

²⁷An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

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