Flattering Neighbors
Proverbs 29:5
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How To Make Your Father Joyful 29:3
How To Make Your Father Joyful
Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
PCdc Commentary
A son who loves wisdom makes his father joyful.
Our Heavenly Father must enjoy it when we seek wisdom.
When we seek prostitutes, not so much.
Righteous Or Wicked Rulers 29:2
Righteous Or Wicked Rulers
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.
PCdc Commentary
The wicked rulers are ubiquitous.
Other than Israel,
can you name three countries with righteous rulers?
Bend Or Break 29:1
Greedy For Bribes 29:4
Greedy For Bribes
Proverbs 29:4
By justice a king gives a country stability,
but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
PCdc Commentary
Those greedy politicians,
who are so easily bribed,
destroy justice.