Proverbs 29
29
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.
Proverbs 29
29
1One who stays stubborn after many corrections
will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
3A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
4A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
5People who flatter their friends
spread out a net for their feet.
6The wicked are snared by their own sin;#29.6 Tg, Syr; MT In the sin of an evil man is a snare
the righteous sing and rejoice.
7The righteous know the rights of the poor,
but the wicked don’t understand.
8Mockers set a city on fire,
but the wise turn back anger.
9When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish,
the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
10Murderous people hate the innocent,
and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
11Fools show all their anger,
but the wise hold it back.
12If a ruler listens to lies,
those who serve him will be wicked.
13The poor and their oppressors have a common bond—
the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor honestly,
his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
but children out of control shame their mothers.
16When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes;
the righteous will see their downfall.
17Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
and bring delight into your life.
18When there’s no vision, the people get out of control,
but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
19Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
they might understand, but they don’t respond.
20Do you see people who are quick to speak?
There is more hope for fools than for them.
21Pamper servants from a young age,
and later on there will be trouble.
22Angry people stir up conflict;
hotheads cause much offense.
23Pride lays people low,
but those of humble spirit gain honor.
24Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves;
even under oath, they don’t testify.
25People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the LORD are secure.
26Many seek access to the ruler,
but justice comes from the LORD.
27The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous;
the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.
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