Proverbs 29
29
1#Pr 6:15; 1Sa 2:25 He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck,
will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2#Est 8:15; Pr 28:12 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
3#Pr 10:1; Lk 15:30 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father,
but he who keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4#Pr 29:14 The king establishes the land by judgment,
but he who receives bribes overthrowsit.
5#Ps 5:9 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6#Ecc 9:12 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,
but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7#Job 29:16; Ps 41:1 The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
but the wicked regards not to know it.
8#Pr 11:11 Scornful men bring a city into a snare,
but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10#Ge 4:5–8 The bloodthirsty hate the upright,
but the just seek his soul.
11#Pr 12:16; 14:33 A fool utters all his mind,
but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
12If a ruler listens to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
13#Pr 22:2; Ps 13:3 The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14#Pr 16:12; Ps 72:2–4 The king who faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
15#Pr 10:1; 17:25 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16#Ps 37:36; 58:10 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
but the righteous will see their fall.
17#Pr 13:24; 29:15 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18#Jn 13:17; 1Sa 3:1 Where there is no vision, the people perish;
but happy is he who keeps the teaching.
19A servant will not be corrected by words,
for though he understands he will not answer.
20#Pr 26:12; Jas 1:19 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who delicately brings up his servant from a child
will have him as a son in the end.
22#Pr 15:18; 17:19; 26:21 An angry man stirs up strife,
and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23#Pr 15:33; Mt 23:12 A man’s pride will bring him low,
but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
24#Lev 5:1; Pr 8:36 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul;
he hears the oath but tells nothing.
25#Ge 20:2; 20:11 The fear of man brings a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
26#Pr 19:6; Ps 20:9 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but every man’s judgment comes from the Lord.
27#Ps 139:21; 1Jn 3:13 An unjust man is an abomination to the just,
and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 29
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1If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover.
2Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
3If you appreciate wisdom, your father will be proud of you.
It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
4When the king is concerned with justice, the nation will be strong, but when he is only concerned with money, he will ruin his country.
5If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.#29.5 yourself; or them.
6Evil people are trapped in their own sins, while honest people are happy and free.
7A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things.
8People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.
9When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.
10Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect#29.10 Probable text protect; Hebrew seek. the life of such a person.
11Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
12If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.
13A poor person and his oppressor have this in common — the LORD gave eyes to both of them.
14If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.
15Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
16When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
17Discipline your children and you can always be proud of them. They will never give you reason to be ashamed.
18A nation without God's guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God's law!
19You cannot correct servants just by talking to them. They may understand you, but they will pay no attention.
20There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21If you give your servants everything they want from childhood on, some day they will take over everything you own.#29.21 they… own; or you will not be able to control them.
22People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarrelling and trouble.
23Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
24A thief's partner is his own worst enemy. He will be punished if he tells the truth in court, and God will curse him if he doesn't.
25It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the LORD, you are safe.
26Everybody wants the good will of the ruler, but only from the LORD can you get justice.
27The righteous hate the wicked, and the wicked hate the righteous.
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Good News Bible with Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha. Scripture taken from the Good News Bible (r) (Today's English Version Second Edition, UK/British Edition). Copyright © 1992 British & Foreign Bible Society. Used by permission.