Proverbs 29

¹He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.SelectedProverbs 29:1CopyShareAsk

²When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.SelectedProverbs 29:2CopyShareAsk

³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.SelectedProverbs 29:3CopyShareAsk

⁴The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.SelectedProverbs 29:4CopyShareAsk

⁵A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.SelectedProverbs 29:5CopyShareAsk

⁶In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.SelectedProverbs 29:6CopyShareAsk

⁷The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.SelectedProverbs 29:7CopyShareAsk

⁸Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.SelectedProverbs 29:8CopyShareAsk

⁹If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.SelectedProverbs 29:9CopyShareAsk

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.SelectedProverbs 29:10CopyShareAsk

¹¹A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.SelectedProverbs 29:11CopyShareAsk

¹²If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.SelectedProverbs 29:12CopyShareAsk

¹³The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.SelectedProverbs 29:13CopyShareAsk

¹⁴The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.SelectedProverbs 29:14CopyShareAsk

¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.SelectedProverbs 29:15CopyShareAsk

¹⁶When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.SelectedProverbs 29:16CopyShareAsk

¹⁷Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.SelectedProverbs 29:17CopyShareAsk

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.SelectedProverbs 29:18CopyShareAsk

¹⁹A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.SelectedProverbs 29:19CopyShareAsk

²⁰Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.SelectedProverbs 29:20CopyShareAsk

²¹He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.SelectedProverbs 29:21CopyShareAsk

²²An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.SelectedProverbs 29:22CopyShareAsk

²³A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.SelectedProverbs 29:23CopyShareAsk

²⁴Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.SelectedProverbs 29:24CopyShareAsk

²⁵The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.SelectedProverbs 29:25CopyShareAsk

²⁶Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.SelectedProverbs 29:26CopyShareAsk

²⁷An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.SelectedProverbs 29:27CopyShareAsk