Proverbs 29
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1One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly —
beyond recovery. # Pr 1:24-31; 6:14-15
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan. # Ex 2:23; Est 8:15; Pr 11:10; 28:12,28
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, # Pr 10:1; 15:20; 23:24-25; 27:11; 28:7
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. # Pr 5:9-10; 6:26; Lk 15:13,30
4By justice a king brings stability to a land, # 2Ch 9:8; Pr 29:14
but a man who demands “contributions” # The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
demolishes it. # Pr 17:23
5A man who flatters # Lit is smooth on his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet. # Pr 26:28; 27:6; 28:23
6An evil man is caught by sin, # Pr 12:13; 18:7; Ec 9:12
but the righteous one sings and rejoices. # Ex 15:1
7The righteous person knows the rights # Lit justice of the poor, # Jb 29:16; Ps 41:1
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
8Mockers inflame a city, # Pr 11:11; 26:21; 29:22
but the wise turn away anger.
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. # Lit rest # Pr 26:4
10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, # Gn 4:5-8; 1Jn 3:12
but the upright care about him. # Or person, and seek the life of the upright
11A fool gives full vent to his anger, # Lit spirit # Pr 12:16
but a wise man holds it in check. # Pr 16:32; 25:28
12If a ruler listens to lies, # 1Kg 22:8,21-23
all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: # Lit oppressor meet
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both. # Pr 22:2
14A king who judges the poor with fairness —
his throne will be established forever. # Ps 72:4; Pr 16:12; 25:5; Is 11:4
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, # Pr 13:24; 22:15
but a youth left to himself # Lit youth sent away
is a disgrace to his mother. # Pr 10:1; 17:25
16When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall. # Ps 37:34,36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11
17Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind # Pr 13:24
and give you delight.
18Without revelation # Lit vision # 1Sm 3:1; Ps 74:9; Am 8:11-12 people run wild, # Ex 32:25
but one who listens to instruction will be happy. # Ps 119:2; Pr 8:32; Jn 13:17; Jms 1:25
19A slave cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond. # Mt 18:17
20Do you see a man who speaks too soon? # Lv 5:4; Jdg 11:30-31,34; Pr 10:19; 17:27; 19:2; 20:25
There is more hope for a fool than for him. # Pr 26:12
21A slave pampered from his youth
will become arrogant # Hb obscure later on.
22An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man # Lit a master of rage increases rebellion. # Pr 15:18; 26:21; 28:25
23A person’s pride will humble him, # 2Sm 22:28; Mt 23:12; Jms 4:6
but a humble spirit will gain honor. # Pr 11:2; 15:33; 18:12; 22:4
24To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify. # When a call for witnesses was made public, anyone with information who did not submit his testimony was under a curse. # Lv 5:1
25The fear of man is a snare, # Gn 12:12; 20:2; 1Sm 13:11; Lk 12:4; Jn 12:42-43
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected. # Lit raised high # Pr 14:27; 18:10
26Many seek a ruler’s favor, # Pr 16:15; 19:6
but a man receives justice from the Lord. # Is 49:4; 1Co 4:4-5
27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked. # Pr 29:10; Mt 10:22; Jn 15:18; 1Jn 3:13
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Proverbs 29
1¶ He that being often reproved hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.
2¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.
3¶ Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose his inheritance.
4¶ The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.
5¶ The man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
6¶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7¶ The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand wisdom.
8¶ Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
9¶ If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10¶ The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the just seek his soul.
11¶ The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.
12¶ Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers are evil.
13¶ The poor and the usurer meet together; the Lord lightens both their eyes.
14¶ The king that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shall bring his mother to shame.
16¶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.
17¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18¶ Without prophetic vision, the people shall perish, but he that keeps the law is blessed.
19¶ A slave will not be corrected by words, for though he understands he will not obey.
20¶ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21¶ He that gives freely unto his slave from a child shall have him become his son in the end.
22¶ The angry man stirs up strife, and the furious man abounds in transgression.
23¶ A man’s pride shall bring him low, but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24¶ Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not disclose it.
25¶ The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26¶ Many seek the ruler’s favour, but each man’s judgment comes from the Lord.
27¶ An 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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