Proverbs Chapter 29

This is a book of maxims of wisdom, ethical teachings and common sense about how to live a right life.

American King James Version

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

29 : 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.

29 : 3 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.

29 : 4 The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.

29 : 5 A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

29 : 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.

29 : 7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.

29 : 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

29 : 9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

29 : 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

29 : 11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.

29 : 12 If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.

29 : 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.

29 : 14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

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

29 : 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.

29 : 17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.

29 : 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.

29 : 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

29 : 20 See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

29 : 21 He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

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

29 : 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

29 : 24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.

29 : 25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

29 : 26 Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.

29 : 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.