Thematic Bible
Proverbs 29:1 (show verse)
After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.
Proverbs 29:2 (show verse)
As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Proverbs 29:3 (show verse)
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 29:4 (show verse)
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
Proverbs 29:5 (show verse)
A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.
Proverbs 29:6 (show verse)
An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
Proverbs 29:7 (show verse)
The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know.
Proverbs 29:8 (show verse)
Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.
Proverbs 29:9 (show verse)
When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.
Proverbs 29:10 (show verse)
Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life.
Proverbs 29:11 (show verse)
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
Proverbs 29:12 (show verse)
When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.
Proverbs 29:13 (show verse)
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see.
Proverbs 29:14 (show verse)
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:15 (show verse)
The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:16 (show verse)
As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.
Proverbs 29:17 (show verse)
Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.
Proverbs 29:18 (show verse)
Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.
Proverbs 29:19 (show verse)
By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.
Proverbs 29:20 (show verse)
Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 29:21 (show verse)
If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful.
Proverbs 29:22 (show verse)
An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
Proverbs 29:23 (show verse)
A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.
Proverbs 29:24 (show verse)
A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing.
Proverbs 29:25 (show verse)
Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.
Proverbs 29:26 (show verse)
Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:27 (show verse)
The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.