Proverbs 29

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. ✦