Proverbs 29

1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

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

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

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

6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

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

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.

25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

1 ¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 ¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 ¶ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.

4 ¶ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 ¶ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 ¶ In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 ¶ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].

8 ¶ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.

9 ¶ [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.

10 ¶ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11 ¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 ¶ If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.

13 ¶ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

14 ¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 ¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

16 ¶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 ¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 ¶ Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.

19 ¶ A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20 ¶ Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

21 ¶ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.

22 ¶ An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 ¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 ¶ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.

25 ¶ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

26 ¶ Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.

27 ¶ An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.

1 He that is stiffnecked against judgment shall perish suddenly without all help;

2 When the righteous are many, the people rejoice: but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that lieth with harlots perisheth his goods.

4 A king upholdeth the land by judgment: but a covetous man destroyeth it.

5 He that is hypocritical with his neighbour spreadeth a net unto his footsteps.

6 When a wicked man sinneth, he entangleth himself: but a righteous man rejoiceth and is glad.

7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poor: the wicked regardeth not reason.

8 The scoffers brazenly bring calamity upon a city: but the wise quiet the wrath.

9 If a wise man deal with a fool, and he be angry, or laugh, he hath no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the righteous seek his soul.

11 A fool poureth out his spirit: but a wise man keepeth himself.

12 A lord that delighteth in lying, his servants are all wicked.

13 The poor and the rich meet together: but the eyes of both are enlightened by the LORD.

14 A king that judgeth the poor faithfully, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and the chastisement giveth wisdom: but a boy, left unto himself, defileth his mother.

16 Where the wicked abound, there is much sin: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Chasten thy son, and he shall gladden thee, and do good to thy soul.

18 When the prophecy is ended, the people become wild and desolate: but he that keepeth the law is well pleased.

19 A servant cannot be chastened with words: for though he understands, yet he accepteth not.

20 When thou seest one quick to speak, there is more hope in a fool than in him.

21 If a servant be kept tenderly from his youth, he will afterward be a squire.

22 An angry man causeth strife, and a fierce man doeth much sin.

23 The pride of man shall overthrow him: but the humble shall receive glory.

24 He that hath part with thieves, and heareth cursing, and saith it not, hath hated his life.

25 To be afraid of man is a fall: but he that trusteth in the LORD is preserved.

26 Many seek the face of a prince: but every man's judgment is of the LORD.

27 An unrighteous man is an abomination to the righteous: and he that is of the right way is an abomination to the wicked.