Proverbs Chapter 29

29 : 1 He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

29 : 2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.

29 : 3 He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.

29 : 4 By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.

29 : 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

29 : 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

29 : 7 A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.

29 : 8 Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.

29 : 9 If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

29 : 10 Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.

29 : 11 A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.

29 : 12 If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

29 : 13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.

29 : 14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

29 : 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

29 : 16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

29 : 17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.

29 : 18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.

29 : 19 A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.

29 : 20 See thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

29 : 21 He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.

29 : 22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.

29 : 23 A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

29 : 24 He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.

29 : 25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

29 : 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.

29 : 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.