Tyndale Open Study NotesProverbs 29

• A man's wisdom influences his parents (Proverbs 10:1; 15:20; 17:21).

• Spending money on prostitutes quickly wastes a man's wealth.

A fair king protects the rights of others. A ruler who takes bribes uses his position for personal benefit (see also Proverbs 17:23; 22:16; 28:21).

Flattery is often a trick to exploit someone (Proverbs 7:21–22; 26:23).

Wise people control their emotions and stay calm, even when stressed.

The oppressor should treat the poor more kindly because God created both of them (see also Proverbs 3:27; 11:24; 28:27; 29:7).

Wisdom is not natural; it must be learned.

Wise people follow God's law, which shows His will.

Sometimes, you may need to add clear consequences to instructions for discipline.

See Proverbs 6:17–18; 11:2; 13:10; 15:33; 16:18–19; 18:12; 19:20; 22:4.

he receives the oath: See Leviticus 5:1.

fear of man is a snare: See Proverbs 1:7; Luke 12:4–5.