Proverbs 29

1 Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.

2 When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.

3 Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

4 If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.

5 Those who give false praise to their neighbors are setting a trap for them.

6 Evil people are trapped by their own sin, but good people can sing and be happy.

7 Good people care about justice for the poor, but the wicked are not concerned.

8 People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city, but wise people calm anger down.

9 When a wise person takes a foolish person to court, the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.

10 Murderers hate an honest person and try to kill those who do right.

11 Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officers will become wicked.

13 The poor person and the cruel person are alike in that the Lord gave eyes to both of them.

14 If a king judges poor people fairly, his government will continue forever.

15 Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

16 When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.

17 Correct your children, and you will be proud; they will give you satisfaction.

18 Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.

19 Words alone cannot correct a servant, because even if they understand, they won’t respond.

20 Do you see people who speak too quickly? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

21 If you spoil your servants when they are young, they will bring you grief later on.

22 An angry person causes trouble; a person with a quick temper sins a lot.

23 Pride will ruin people, but those who are humble will be honored.

24 Partners of thieves are their own worst enemies. If they have to testify in court, they are afraid to say anything.

25 Being afraid of people can get you into trouble, but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

26 Many people want to speak to a ruler, but justice comes only from the Lord.
27 Good people hate those who are dishonest, and the wicked hate those who are honest.

Proverbs 29

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

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 causeth shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; 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 give heed.

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 a son at the last.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.