Proverbs - Chapter-29 | 10000questions.org

Proverbs Chapter 29 Summary

Warnings and Instructions.

The phrase "stiff-necked" (verse 1, CSB) is seen elsewhere in the Bible. Where? How does this proverb relate to those passages?
What stories from the Bible do you think about when you read verse 2? What stories from your own life do you think about?
Why is flattery like setting a trap? How have you been "trapped" by flattery?
How would a righteous person know the rights of the poor? Where were those rights given? Do we provide for those rights as a society today? Why or why not?
Is it wrong to ever be angry? Why or why not? Remember to use Scripture to make your case.
The same God that made the eyes of the poor also made the eyes of the rich. What else is similar between these two groups? Why do you think verse 13 focuses on eyes?
How does anger bring out conflict? When was a time when being level-headed would have been better for the situation?
When have you seen someone's pride bring forth humility in their life? How can you try to live a life that is more humble?
Why is it wrong to fear mankind? How can we interpret this verse in a way that would make sense for a modern reader?
Verse 27 points out that righteousness and injustice are incompatible. In what ways do you need to remove injustice from your life?

Righteous and wicked, v. 2.

God.

1, 18, 25.