Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:16
16. When the wicked are multiplied Magnified, become great in power, authority, office. Transgression increaseth Becomes great; crimes are greater in number and in enormity from the example or complicity of those in power. There appears to be a paronomasia on the words ברבות , ( birbhoth,) and ירבה , ( yirbeh,) from the same root, רבה , ( rabhah,) which signifies either to become many, or to become great when the wicked increase, transgression increases. Comp. Proverbs 29:2. See... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:15
15. Left to himself נער , ( na’har,) a boy permitted to go where he pleases; or משׁלח , ( meshullahh,) sent forth without parental control, neglected, uncontrolled. Such a child will bring disgrace upon his family. Solomon was a wise man, and believed in the rod when necessary. Bringeth… shame Makes his mother ashamed puts her to the blush. “Mothers are wont to be most at fault in indulging their children, and, therefore, bear the chief shame of their faults.” Von Gerloch. Comp.... read more