Proverbs 29

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.

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).

29:5 Flattery is usually a trap to taking advantage of someone (7:21-22; 26:23).

29:11 Wise people learn to control their emotions; they remain calm even under stress.

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).

29:15 Wisdom is not instinctive—it must be taught.

29:18 The wise accept divine guidance from God’s law, the guide to his will.

29:19 In some instances of discipline, tangible consequences might need to accompany instructions.

29:23 See 6:17-18; 11:2; 13:10; 15:33; 16:18-19; 18:12; 19:20; 22:4.

29:24 You are sworn to tell the truth: See Lev 5:1.

29:25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap: See 1:7; Luke 12:4-5.