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
1Anyone who goes on stubbornly rejecting many warnings will be suddenly destroyed, without hope of healing.
2When good people are in charge, everybody celebrates; but when the wicked rule, everybody groans.
3A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who visits prostitutes throws away his money.
4A king who rules justly makes the country secure, but one who asks for bribes will destroy it.
5Those who flatter their friends lay a net to trip them up.#29:5. “Trip them up”: literally, “for their feet.”
6Evil people are trapped by their own sins, but those who do right sing and celebrate.
7Good people care about treating the poor fairly, but the wicked don't think about it at all.
8Cynical people can inflame a whole city, but the wise calm angry people down.
9When a wise man takes a stupid man to court, there's raging and ridicule, but nothing is settled.
10Murderers hate people of integrity, but those who live right try to help them.#29:10. The meaning of the second phrase is debatable.
11Stupid people let all their anger out, while wise people quietly hold it in.
12A ruler who listens to lies will have nothing but wicked officials.
13Poor people and their oppressors have this in common: the Lord gives life to all of them.
14If a king judges the poor fairly, he will have a long rule.
15Discipline and correction provide wisdom, but a son left undisciplined is an embarrassment to his mother.
16When the wicked are in power, sin increases; but the good will see their downfall.
17Discipline your children and they won't give you any worries; they will make you very happy.
18Without a revelation from God, the people go out of control, but those who keep the law are happy.
19A servant can't be disciplined by words alone; though they understand, they don't follow what they're told.
20Have you seen a man who speaks without thinking? There's more hope for stupid people than for him!
21A servant indulged from childhood will in the end become unmanageable.#29:21. “Unmanageable”: only one of a number of interpretations.
22Angry people stir up trouble, those with short tempers commit many sins.
23If you're proud, you'll be humiliated; but if you're humble, you'll be honored.
24A thief's partner hates his life; even under the threat of being cursed he can't tell the truth.#29:24. See Leviticus 5.
25Being afraid of people traps you, but if you trust in the Lord you're safe.
26Many people look for favors from a ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.
27Good people hate those who are unjust; the wicked hate those who do what's right.
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