Proverbs 29
29
1Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times
will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.
2When good people do well, everyone is happy,
but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
3Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,
but friends of prostitutes waste their money.
4If a king is fair, he makes his country strong,
but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
5Those who give false praise to their neighbors
are setting a trap for them.
6Evil people are trapped by their own sin,
but good people can sing and be happy.
7Good people care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked are not concerned.
8People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city,
but wise people calm anger down.
9When a wise person takes a foolish person to court,
the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.
10Murderers hate an honest person
and try to kill those who do right.
11Foolish people lose their tempers,
but wise people control theirs.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies,
all his officers will become wicked.
13The poor person and the cruel person are alike
in that the Lord gave eyes to both of them.
14If a king judges poor people fairly,
his government will continue forever.
15Correction and punishment make children wise,
but those left alone will disgrace their mother.
16When there are many wicked people, there is much sin,
but those who do right will see them destroyed.
17Correct your children, and you will be proud;
they will give you satisfaction.
18Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled,
but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
19Words alone cannot correct a servant,
because even if they understand, they won’t respond.
20Do you see people who speak too quickly?
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
21If you spoil your servants when they are young,
they will bring you grief later on.
22An angry person causes trouble;
a person with a quick temper sins a lot.
23Pride will ruin people,
but those who are humble will be honored.
24Partners of thieves are their own worst enemies.
If they have to testify in court, they are afraid to say anything.
25Being afraid of people can get you into trouble,
but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
26Many people want to speak to a ruler,
but justice comes only from the Lord.
27Good people hate those who are dishonest,
and the wicked hate those who are honest.
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Proverbs 29
29
Warnings and Instructions
1He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
2When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
3A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,
But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.
6By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped,
But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].
7The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,
But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. [Job 29:16; 31:13; Ps 41:1]
8Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble],
But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].
9If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man,
The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).
10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity],
But the upright are concerned for his life. [Gen 4:5, 8; 1 John 3:12]
11A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both. [Prov 22:2]
14If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
15The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
17Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
18Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God]. [1 Sam 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12]
19A servant will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
20Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]?
There is more hope for a [thickheaded] #29:20 See note 1:7.fool than for him.
21He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will find him to be a son in the end.
22An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
23A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down,
But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor. [Prov 15:33; 18:12; Is 66:2; Dan 4:30; Matt 23:12; James 4:6, 10; 1 Pet 5:5]
24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the curse [when swearing an oath to testify], but discloses nothing [and commits perjury by omission].
25The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.
27An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.
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