【Proverbs】Chapter 29 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

29:1 The man who remains stiff-necked and hates rebuke will be crushed suddenly beyond cure.

29:2 When the just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

29:3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.

29:4 By justice a king gives stability to the land; but he who imposes heavy taxes ruins it.

29:5 The man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net under his feet.

29:6 The wicked man steps into a snare, but the just man runs on joyfully.

29:7 The just man has a care for the rights of the poor; the wicked man has no such concern.

29:8 Arrogant men set the city ablaze, but wise men calm the fury.

29:9 If a wise man disputes with a fool, he may rage or laugh but can have no peace.

29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate the honest man, but the upright show concern for his life.

29:11 The fool gives vent to all his anger; but by biding his time, the wise man calms it.

29:12 If a ruler listens to lying words, his servants all become wicked.

29:13 The poor and the oppressor have a common bond: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

29:14 If a king is zealous for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.

29:15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a boy left to his whims disgraces his mother.

29:16 When the wicked prevail, crime increases; but their downfall the just will behold.

29:17 Correct your son, and he will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul.

29:18 Without prophecy the people become demoralized; but happy is he who keeps the law.

29:19 By words no servant can be trained; for he understands what is said, but obeys not.

29:20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? More can be hoped for from a fool!

29:21 If a man pampers his servant from childhood, he will turn out to be stubborn.

29:22 An ill-tempered man stirs up disputes, and a hotheaded man is the cause of many sins.

29:23 Man’s pride causes his humiliation, but he who is humble of spirit obtains honor.

29:24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy: he hears himself put under a curse, yet discloses nothing.

29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.

29:26 Many curry favor with the ruler, but the rights of each are from the LORD.

29:27 The evildoer is an abomination to the just, and he who walks uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.

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