Proverbs 29 — Tyndale Study Notes
Pr.29.3
A man’s wisdom affects his parents (10:1; 15:20; 17:21).
Prostitutes cost money and a man’s wealth is rapidly wasted on them.
Pr.29.4
A just king looks out for the rights of others; a ruler who accepts bribes uses his office for personal gain (see also 17:23; 22:16; 28:21).
Pr.29.5
Flattery is usually a trap to taking advantage of someone (7:21-22; 26:23).
Pr.29.11
Wise people learn to control their emotions; they remain calm even under stress.
Pr.29.13
The oppressor should be motivated to treat the poor more humanely because God created them both (see also 3:27; 11:24; 28:27; 29:7).
Pr.29.15
Wisdom is not instinctive—it must be taught.
Pr.29.18
The wise accept divine guidance from God’s law, the guide to his will.
Pr.29.19
In some instances of discipline, tangible consequences might need to accompany instructions.
Pr.29.23
See 6:17-18; 11:2; 13:10; 15:33; 16:18-19; 18:12; 19:20; 22:4.
Pr.29.24
You are sworn to tell the truth: See Lev 5:1.
Pr.29.25
Fearing people is a dangerous trap: See 1:7; Luke 12:4-5.