Proverbs 29:8-18

The rage of a fool, the endurance of a dynasty, raising children.
v.8-11 These four proverbs consider the rage and violence of folly. (v.8) Scoffers stir up trouble in the city, but the wise man calms down anger (2 Sm 20). (v.9) In an argument the fool is loud and abusive and there can be no quiet. It is a waste of a wise man's time to try and settle a dispute with a fool. (v.10) They (bloodthirsty men) hate the one who is blameless and seek his life. As they sought the life of Jesus in the NT. (v.11) The fool vents all of his anger and rage, while the wise man holds it back. It takes wisdom to restrain anger and maintain peace and order.
v.12-14 Administration of the king. (v.12) If the ruler listens to falsehood, his officials will become wicked (qualis rex, talis grex — like king, like people). (v.13) The Lord gives life both to the poor man and his oppressor (and therefore the oppressor should treat the poor humanely, 3:27). (v.14) If the king gives justice to the poor his administration (dynasty) will endure (thrive, be secure) forever. The endurance of an administration is determined by its moral character.
v.15-18 Parents should teach their children or there will be chaos in society. (v.15) Discipline and correction give wisdom to your children (and their behavior will be enjoyable). A child left to himself will bring shame on his parents. (v.16) When the wicked increase in number, transgression increases (there will be chaos). The righteous will look upon their downfall. (v.17) Discipline your children and they will be a delight to your heart. (v.18) Where their is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint (i.e., there will be chaos). The one who keeps the law will be blessed.

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