29Proverbs 29

1He, that being often reproved hardeneth 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 beareth rule, the people mourn.Select Proverbs 29:2

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

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

5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.Select Proverbs 29:5

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

7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth 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 contendeth 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 uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.Select Proverbs 29:11

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

13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.Select Proverbs 29:13

14The king that faithfully judgeth 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 bringeth his mother to shame.Select Proverbs 29:15

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

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

18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth 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

20Seest thou 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 bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.Select Proverbs 29:21

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

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

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

25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.Select Proverbs 29:25

26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh 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