Proverbs 29:1 – 29:27

  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.