Thematic Bible
Proverbs 29:1 (show verse)
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Death of the The Wicked » Frequently sudden and unexpected
Destruction » Sudden
Hardness (of heart) » Condemned
Heart » Whole » Hardness of
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Reproof » Despised
Reproof » Hatred of, leads to destruction
Reproof » Those that refuse reproof
Self-will » Punishment for
Self-will and stubbornness » Punishment for
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Death of the The Wicked » Frequently sudden and unexpected
Destruction » Sudden
Hardness (of heart) » Condemned
Heart » Whole » Hardness of
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Reproof » Despised
Reproof » Hatred of, leads to destruction
Reproof » Those that refuse reproof
Self-will » Punishment for
Self-will and stubbornness » Punishment for
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Proverbs 29:2 (show verse)
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
Proverbs 29:3 (show verse)
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Wise children
Company » Those that keep company with harlots
Harlots » Warnings against
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Love » Those that love wisdom
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
Children » Wise children
Company » Those that keep company with harlots
Harlots » Warnings against
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Love » Those that love wisdom
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
Proverbs 29:4 (show verse)
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
Proverbs 29:5 (show verse)
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:6 (show verse)
In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
Proverbs 29:7 (show verse)
The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
Proverbs 29:8 (show verse)
Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
Proverbs 29:9 (show verse)
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
Proverbs 29:10 (show verse)
Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
Proverbs 29:11 (show verse)
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
Proverbs 29:12 (show verse)
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
Proverbs 29:13 (show verse)
The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.
Proverbs 29:14 (show verse)
The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
Commerce » Evil practices connected with
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » The king that faithfully judges the poor
Justice » To be done » To the poor
King » Rights and duties of
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » The king that faithfully judges the poor
Justice » To be done » To the poor
King » Rights and duties of
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Proverbs 29:15 (show verse)
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
Chastisement » What chastening does
Children » Correction of
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
Children » Children left to themselves
Correction » Rod of correction
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Home » Parental indulgence » Disastrous results of
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Disastrous results of
Reproof » The value of
Reproof » Leads to » Wisdom
Reproof » What reproof gives
Rod » Of correction
Shame » General references to
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Wisdom » What gives wisdom
Children » Correction of
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
Children » Children left to themselves
Correction » Rod of correction
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Home » Parental indulgence » Disastrous results of
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Disastrous results of
Reproof » The value of
Reproof » Leads to » Wisdom
Reproof » What reproof gives
Rod » Of correction
Shame » General references to
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Wisdom » What gives wisdom
Proverbs 29:16 (show verse)
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:17 (show verse)
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
Chastisement » Chastening your children
Chastisement » The reward for correcting your child
Children » Correction of
Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Good Children » Make their parents' hearts glad
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Chastisement » The reward for correcting your child
Children » Correction of
Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Good Children » Make their parents' hearts glad
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Proverbs 29:18 (show verse)
Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
Blindness » The place where there is no vision
Happiness » General references to
Law » Those that keep the law
Perishing » Where people perish
Seeing » The place where there is no vision
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The withholding of a great calamity
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Happiness » General references to
Law » Those that keep the law
Perishing » Where people perish
Seeing » The place where there is no vision
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The withholding of a great calamity
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Proverbs 29:19 (show verse)
A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
Proverbs 29:20 (show verse)
Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
Proverbs 29:21 (show verse)
If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
Proverbs 29:22 (show verse)
An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
Proverbs 29:23 (show verse)
A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
Proverbs 29:24 (show verse)
A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
Proverbs 29:25 (show verse)
The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
Proverbs 29:26 (show verse)
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:27 (show verse)
An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.