Proverbs 29
29
1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;
But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4The king by justice establisheth the land;
But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbor
Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;
But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;
The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
8Scoffers set a city in a flame;
But wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,
Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;
And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11A fool uttereth all his anger;
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom;
But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;
Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words;
For though he understand, he will not give heed.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?
There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child
Shall have him become a son at the last.
22An angry man stirreth up strife,
And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man’s pride shall bring him low;
But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;
He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare;
But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor;
But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 29
29
1Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
2When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
4A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5To flatter friends
is to lay a trap for their feet.
6Evil people are trapped by sin,
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
7The godly care about the rights of the poor;
the wicked don’t care at all.
8Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
but the wise will calm anger.
9If a wise person takes a fool to court,
there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
10The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,
but the upright seek to help them.#29:10 Or The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, / and they seek to kill the upright; Hebrew reads The bloodthirsty hate blameless people; / as for the upright, they seek their life.
11Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
12If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
13The poor and the oppressor have this in common—
the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor fairly,
his throne will last forever.
15To discipline a child produces wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
16When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
but the godly will live to see their downfall.
17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
and will make your heart glad.
18When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
19Words alone will not discipline a servant;
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
20There is more hope for a fool
than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21A servant pampered from childhood
will become a rebel.
22An angry person starts fights;
a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
23Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
24If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
25Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
27The righteous despise the unjust;
the wicked despise the godly.
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