15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Discipline is required to rear civil children.
#rod #reprimand #impart #wisdom #child #undisciplined #disgraces #mother
Successful Kings Support The Poor
Proverbs 29:14 (NIV)
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The leader who promotes the poor will continue to lead.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
Proverbs Club Commentary
OPPRESSOR is likely better stated USURER.
The borrower and the lender need each other.
Jesus gives both of them insight as well as eyesight.
Both are expected to treat each other humanely.
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A misinformed leader corrupts his staff.
11 Fools give full vent to their rage,
but the wise bring calm in the end.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The wicked release their violence.
The righteous deliver peace.
