21He who pampers his servant from childhoodWill have him as a son in the end.-Proverbs 29:21This has remained a difficult verse to translate and interpret for a multitude of reasons. As a general cons...  Read More

20Do you see a man hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.-Proverbs 29:20Think before you speak. I cannot begin to describe the amount of arguments, misunderstandings, and fight...  Read More

19A servant will not be corrected by mere words;For though he understands, he will not respond.-Proverbs 29:19There is a reality that empty and baseless words will not help to provide a necessary degr...  Read More

18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;But happy is he who keeps the law.-Proverbs 29:18As a people, we need guidance. Far too many have I had conversations with who do not view...  Read More

17Correct your son, and he will give you rest;Yes, he will give delight to your soul.-Proverbs 29:17There is a relief that comes about for the parent of a well disciplined child. While others may fret...  Read More

16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;But the righteous will see their fall.-Proverbs 29:16Wickedness breeds more wickedness. This is a fact that we see within Scripture. It is the...  Read More

15The rod and rebuke give wisdom,But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.-Proverbs 29:15It is no secret that we live in a very undisciplined world. Undisciplined children have grown int...  Read More

14The king who judges the poor with truth,His throne will be established forever.-Proverbs 29:14Truth is the tool with which we should navigate our lives. As we have discussed in the past several devo...  Read More

13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.-Proverbs 29:13It is easy for us to grow in our frustration against people and see the oppressor different...  Read More

12If a ruler pays attention to lies,All his servants become wicked.-Proverbs 29:12Let us really consider what this is saying. We can definitely take this and apply it to the ruler of our lands and it ...  Read More

11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.-Proverbs 29:11I find it ironic how the body of Christ has these pet sins that we just fail to talk about. Complaining, grumbling, and v...  Read More

10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,But the upright seek his well-being.-Proverbs 29:10You can tell a lot about a person based upon their attitude of the innocent. I consider this very much in light...  Read More