Proverbs 29

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1} He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

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2} When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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3} He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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4} By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.

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5} A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

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6} An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

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7} A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

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8} Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

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9} If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

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10} Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.

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11} A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

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12} If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

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13} The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORDgives light to the eyes of both.

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14} If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

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15} The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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16} When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

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17} Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

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18} Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

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19} By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.

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20} Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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21} Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.

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22} A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.

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23} One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

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24} The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

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25} The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

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26} Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.

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27} An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.