Proverbs 29
American King James Version
Translation: AKJV
1He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.Select Proverbs 29:1
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.Select Proverbs 29:2
3Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.Select Proverbs 29:3
4The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.Select Proverbs 29:4
5A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.Select Proverbs 29:5
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.Select Proverbs 29:6
7The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.Select Proverbs 29:7
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.Select Proverbs 29:8
9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.Select Proverbs 29:9
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.Select Proverbs 29:10
11A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.Select Proverbs 29:11
12If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.Select Proverbs 29:12
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.Select Proverbs 29:13
14The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.Select Proverbs 29:14
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.Select Proverbs 29:15
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.Select Proverbs 29:16
17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.Select Proverbs 29:17
18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.Select Proverbs 29:18
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.Select Proverbs 29:19
20See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.Select Proverbs 29:20
21He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.Select Proverbs 29:21
22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.Select Proverbs 29:22
23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.Select Proverbs 29:23
24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.Select Proverbs 29:24
25The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.Select Proverbs 29:25
26Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes from the LORD.Select Proverbs 29:26
27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.Select Proverbs 29:27
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