Proverbs 29
29
Use Good Sense
1If you keep being stubborn
after many warnings,
you will suddenly discover
you have gone too far.
2When justice rules a nation,
everyone is glad;
when injustice rules,
everyone groans.
3If you love wisdom
your parents will be glad,
but chasing after bad women
will cost you everything.
4An honest ruler
makes the nation strong;
a ruler who takes bribes
will bring it to ruin.
5Flattery is nothing less
than setting a trap.
6Your sins will catch you,
but everyone who lives right
will sing and celebrate.
7The wicked don't care
about the rights of the poor,
but good people do.
8Sneering at others is a spark
that sets a city on fire;
using good sense can put out
the flames of anger.
9Be wise and don't sue a fool.
You won't get satisfaction,
because all the fool will do
is sneer and shout.
10A murderer hates everyone
who is honest
and lives right.#29.10 and lives right: Or “and those who live right are friends of honest people.”
11Don't be a fool
and quickly lose your temper—
be sensible and patient.
12A ruler who listens to lies
will have corrupt officials.
13The poor and all who abuse them
must each depend on God
for light.
14Kings who are fair to the poor
will rule a long time.
15Correct your children,
and they will be wise;
children out of control
disgrace their mothers.
16Crime increases
when crooks are in power,
but law-abiding citizens
will see them fall.
17If you correct your children,
they will bring you peace
and happiness.
18Without guidance from God
law and order disappear,
but God blesses everyone
who obeys his Law.
19 #
Si 33.25-30. Even when servants are smart,
it takes more than words
to make them obey.
20There is more hope for a fool
than for someone who speaks
without thinking.
21Slaves that you treat kindly
from their childhood
will cause you sorrow.#29.21 will … sorrow: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
22A person with a quick temper
stirs up arguments
and commits a lot of sins.
23Too much pride brings disgrace;
humility leads to honor.
24If you take part in a crime
you are your worst enemy,
because even under oath
you can't tell the truth.
25Don't fall into the trap
of being a coward—
trust the Lord,
and you will be safe.
26Many try to make friends
with a ruler,
but justice comes
from the Lord.
27Good people and criminals
can't stand each other.
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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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