Proverbs 29
29
1The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
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Proverbs 29
29
1 # [1 Sam. 2:25]; See ch. 1:24-27 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be #[Isa. 30:14; Jer. 19:11] broken #ch. 6:15beyond healing.
2When #ch. 11:10; 28:12, 28; [Esth. 8:15] the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when #[Esth. 3:15]the wicked rule, the people groan.
3He who #[ch. 10:1; 15:20; 27:11; 28:7] loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but #[ch. 5:9, 10; 6:26] a companion of prostitutes #Luke 15:13, 30squanders his wealth.
4By justice a king #[ver. 14; 2 Chr. 9:8]builds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts#29:4 Or who taxes heavily tears it down.
5 # ch. 28:23 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads #[Ps. 9:15]a net for his feet.
6An evil man is #[Eccles. 9:12] ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man #[Ex. 15:1, 21; Ps. 35:27]sings and rejoices.
7A righteous man #Job 29:16; Ps. 41:1 knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not #[ch. 28:27]understand such knowledge.
8 # [ch. 11:11] Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
9If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is #[Eccles. 4:6]no quiet.
10Bloodthirsty men #[Gen. 4:5, 8; 1 John 3:12]hate one who is blameless
and seek the life of the upright.#29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul
11A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor #[ch. 22:2] meet together;
the Lord #Ps. 13:3; See Job 25:3gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king #[Ps. 72:4] faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will #[ver. 4]; See ch. 16:12be established forever.
15 # See ver. 17 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself #ch. 10:1; 17:25brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but #Ps. 37:34, 36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 # See ch. 13:24 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
18Where #1 Sam. 3:1; [2 Chr. 15:3; Ps. 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12] there is no prophetic vision the people #Ex. 32:25 cast off restraint,#29:18 Or the people are discouraged
but blessed is he who #Luke 11:28; John 13:17; James 1:25keeps the law.
19By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
# ch. 26:12 There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
will in the end find him his heir.#29:21 The meaning of the Hebrew word rendered his heir is uncertain
22 # See ch. 15:18 A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
23 # ch. 17:19; 2 Sam. 22:28; Matt. 23:12; James 4:6; See ch. 11:2 One’s pride will bring him low,
# ch. 15:33; 18:12 but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24The partner of a thief #See ch. 8:36 hates his own life;
# See Lev. 5:1 he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25 #
Luke 12:4; [Gen. 12:12, 13; 20:2, 11; 26:7; John 12:42, 43] The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
26Many #ch. 19:6 seek the face of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that a man #Isa. 49:4; 1 Cor. 4:4, 5gets justice.
27 # [2 Cor. 6:14] An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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