Proverbs 29 | Strong's Bible

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CHAPTER 29

A man who

remains stiff-necked

after much reproof

will suddenly

be shattered

beyond recovery.

When the righteous

flourish,

the people

rejoice,

but when the wicked

rule,

the people

groan.

A man

who loves

wisdom

brings joy

to his father,

but a companion

of prostitutes

squanders

his wealth.

By justice

a king

gives stability

to the land,

but a man

who exacts tribute

demolishes it.

A man

who flatters

his neighbor

spreads

a net

for

his feet.

An evil

man

is caught

by his own sin,

but a righteous one

sings

and rejoices.

The righteous

consider

the cause

of the poor,

but the wicked

have no

regard

for such concerns.

Mockers

inflame

a city,

but the wise

turn away

anger.

If a wise

man

goes to court

with

a fool,

there will be raving

and laughing

with no

resolution.

Men

of bloodshed

hate

a blameless man,

but the upright

care for

his life.

A fool

vents

all

his anger,

but a wise man

holds

it back.

If a ruler

listens

to

lies,

all

his officials

will be wicked.

The poor man

and the oppressor

have this in common:

The LORD

gives light

to the eyes

of both.

A king

who judges

the poor

with fairness—

his throne

will be established forever.

A rod

of correction

imparts

wisdom,

but a child

left to himself

disgraces

his mother.

When the wicked

thrive,

rebellion

increases;

but the righteous

will see

their downfall.

Discipline

your son,

and he will give you rest;

he will bring

delight

to your soul.

Where there is no

vision,

the people

cast off restraint;

but blessed is

he who keeps

the law.

A servant

cannot

be corrected

by words alone;

though

he understands,

he will not

respond.

Do you see

a man

who speaks

in haste?

There is more hope

for a fool

than for him.

A servant

pampered

from his youth

will bring

grief

in the end.

An angry

man

stirs up

dissension,

and a hot-tempered

man

abounds

in transgression.

A man’s

pride

will bring him low,

but a humble

spirit

will obtain

honor.

A partner

to

a thief

hates

his own soul;

he receives

the oath,

but will not

testify.

The fear

of man

is

a snare,

but whoever trusts

in the LORD

will be set securely on high.

Many

seek

the ruler’s

favor,

but a man

receives justice

from the LORD.

An unjust

man

is detestable

to the righteous,

and one whose way

is upright

is detestable

to the wicked.

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