Proverbs 29
1The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
2When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
3The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
4A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
5A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
6A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
7The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
8Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
9A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
10Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
13The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
14The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
16When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
17Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
18When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
19A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
20Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
21Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
22A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
23Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
25Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
27The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.
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 neighbour 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.
9If 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 afterwards.
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 honour 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 favour; 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.