Proverbs 29

1One who becomes stiff-necked,

after many reprimands

will be shattered instantly —

beyond recovery.#Pr 1:24–31; 6:14–15

2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, people groan.#Ex 2:23; Est 8:15; Pr 11:10; 28:12,28

3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,#Pr 10:1; 15:20; 23:24–25; 27:11; 28:7

but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.#Pr 5:9–10; 6:26; Lk 15:13,30

4By justice a king brings stability to a land,#2Ch 9:8; Pr 29:14

but a person who demands “contributions”#29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.

demolishes it.#Pr 17:23

5A person who flatters his neighbor

spreads a net for his feet.#Pr 26:28; 27:6; 28:23

6An evil person is caught by sin,#Pr 12:13; 18:7; Ec 9:12

but the righteous one sings and rejoices.#Ex 15:1

7The righteous person knows the rights#29:7 Lit justice of the poor,#Jb 29:16; Ps 41:1

but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.

8Mockers inflame a city,#Pr 11:11; 26:21; 29:22

but the wise turn away anger.

9If a wise person goes to court with a fool,

there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.#29:9 Lit rest#Pr 26:4

10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,#Gn 4:5–8; 1Jn 3:12

but the upright care about him.#29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright

11A fool gives full vent to his anger,#29:11 Lit spirit#Pr 12:16

but a wise person holds it in check.#Pr 16:32; 25:28

12If a ruler listens to lies,#1Kg 22:8,21–23

all his officials will be wicked.

13The poor and the oppressor have this in common:#29:13 Lit oppressor meet

the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.#Pr 22:2

14A king who judges the poor with fairness —

his throne will be established forever.#Ps 72:4; Pr 16:12; 25:5; Is 11:4

15A rod of correction imparts wisdom,#Pr 13:24; 22:15

but a youth left to himself#29:15 Lit youth sent away

is a disgrace to his mother.#Pr 10:1; 17:25

16When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,

but the righteous will see their downfall.#Ps 37:34,36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11

17Discipline your child,#Pr 13:24 and it will bring you peace of mind

and give you delight.

18Without revelation#29:18 Lit vision#1Sm 3:1; Ps 74:9; Am 8:11–12 people run wild,#Ex 32:25

but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.#Ps 119:2; Pr 8:32; Jn 13:17; Jms 1:25

19A servant cannot be disciplined by words;

though he understands, he doesn’t respond.#Mt 18:17

20Do you see someone who speaks too soon?#Lv 5:4; Jdg 11:30–31,34; Pr 10:19; 17:27; 19:2; 20:25

There is more hope for a fool than for him.#Pr 26:12

21A servant pampered from his youth

will become arrogant#29:21 Hb obscure later on.

22An angry person stirs up conflict,

and a hot-tempered one#29:22 Lit a master of rage increases rebellion.#Pr 15:18; 26:21; 28:25

23A person’s pride will humble him,#2Sm 22:28; Mt 23:12; Jms 4:6

but a humble spirit will gain honor.#Pr 11:2; 15:33; 18:12; 22:4

24To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;

he hears the curse but will not testify.#Lv 5:1; Jos 7:19; Zch 5:3–4; Jn 9:24

25The fear of mankind is a snare,#Gn 12:12; 20:2; 1Sm 13:11; Lk 12:4; Jn 12:42–43

but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.#29:25 Lit raised high#Pr 14:27; 18:10

26Many desire a ruler’s favor,#Pr 16:15; 19:6

but a person receives justice from the Lord.#Is 49:4; 1Co 4:4–5

27An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,

and one whose way is upright

is detestable to the wicked.#Pr 29:10; Mt 10:22; Jn 15:18; 1Jn 3:13

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Proverbs 29

1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck

Shall suddenly be broken, 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 judgement establisheth the land:

But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5A man that flattereth his neighbour

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.

8Scornful men 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:

The LORD 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 shall give thee rest;

Yea, he shall 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 honour.

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 the LORD shall be safe.

26Many seek the ruler's favour:

But a man's judgement cometh from the LORD.

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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