Proverbs 29
29
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,
shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land:
but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbor
spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:
but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare:
but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright:
but the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind:
but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
12If a ruler hearken to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together:
the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
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 bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:
but the righteous shall see 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 perish:
but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words:
for though he understand he will not answer.
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 his son at the length.
22An angry man stirreth up strife,
and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low:
but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare:
but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favor;
but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the just:
and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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King James Version 1611, spelling, punctuation and text formatting modernized by ABS in 1962; typesetting © 2010 American Bible Society.
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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