Proverbs Chapter 29 Back Next{29:1} He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
{29:2} When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
{29:3} Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his
father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
{29:4} The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
{29:5} A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
{29:6} An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
{29:7} The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
{29:8} Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
{29:9} If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
{29:10} The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
{29:11} A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
{29:12} If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
{29:13} The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
{29:14} The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
{29:15} The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
{29:16} When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
{29:17} Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
{29:18} Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the
law is
blessed.
{29:19} A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
{29:20} Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more
hope for a fool than for him.
{29:21} He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
{29:22} An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
{29:23} A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
{29:24} Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
{29:25} The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
{29:26} Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
{29:27} A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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