29Proverbs 29

1The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.Select Proverbs 29:1

2When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.Select Proverbs 29:2

3A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.Select Proverbs 29:3

4A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.Select Proverbs 29:4

5A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.Select Proverbs 29:5

6A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.Select Proverbs 29:6

7The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.Select Proverbs 29:7

8Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.Select Proverbs 29:8

9If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.Select Proverbs 29:9

10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.Select Proverbs 29:10

11A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.Select Proverbs 29:11

12A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.Select Proverbs 29:12

13The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.Select Proverbs 29:13

14The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.Select Proverbs 29:14

15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame.Select Proverbs 29:15

16When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.Select Proverbs 29:16

17Instruct thy son and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.Select Proverbs 29:17

18When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.Select Proverbs 29:18

19A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.Select Proverbs 29:19

20Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.Select Proverbs 29:20

21He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.Select Proverbs 29:21

22A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.Select Proverbs 29:22

23Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.Select Proverbs 29:23

24He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.Select Proverbs 29:24

25He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.Select Proverbs 29:25

26Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.Select Proverbs 29:26

27The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.Select Proverbs 29:27