Day 330 Kings and Friends | Proverbs 29:4-6

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Kings and Friends

4 

A just king gives stability to his nation,
     but one who demands bribes destroys it.

5 

To flatter friends
     is to lay a trap for their feet.

6 

Evil people are trapped by sin,
     but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.

Verse 4 explains how bribes are completely against God's design. They lead to injustice by giving power to the rich and strong while hurting the weak and poor.

I initially misunderstood Verse 5 by thinking the "his" referred to the flatterer. But here's a clearer version: When someone flatters their neighbor, they are setting a trap. If the neighbor starts to believe the flattery and thinks they’re better than they really are, they’ll likely fail.

Verse 6 shows that sin traps the sinner. Even though sinners may think they have control, their sin pulls them in deeper and deeper.

Think about this: Bribes can destroy a country. In today's context, super PACs and lobbyists can have a similar negative effect. We should pray for justice in our country.

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