Proverbs 29
29
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
29
1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbour
spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
11 A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.
12If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the Torah is blessed.
19 A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honour.
24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour,
but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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