29Proverbs 29

CHAP. XXIX. / 1 Obseruations of publike gouernement, 15 And of priuate. 22 Of anger, pride, theeuery, cowardize, and corruption.

1He that being often reproued, hardeneth his necke, shal suddenly be destroied, and that without remedy.Select Proverbs 29:1

2When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.Select Proverbs 29:2

3Whoso loueth wisedome, reioyceth his father: but hee that keepeth company with harlots, spendeth his substance.Select Proverbs 29:3

4The king by iudgement stablisheth the land: but he that receiueth gifts, ouerthroweth 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 euill man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and reioyce.Select Proverbs 29:6

7The righteous considereth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.Select Proverbs 29:7

8Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.Select Proverbs 29:8

9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether hee rage or laugh, there is no rest.Select Proverbs 29:9

10The bloodthirstie hate the vpright: but the iust seeke his soule.Select Proverbs 29:10

11A foole vttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.Select Proverbs 29:11

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

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

14The King that faithfully iudgeth the poore, his throne shall be established for euer.Select Proverbs 29:14

15The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe 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 sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.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 seruant will not be corrected by words: for though hee vnderstand, hee will not answere.Select Proverbs 29:19

20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a foole then of him.Select Proverbs 29:20

21He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from a child, shall haue him become his sonne at the length.Select Proverbs 29:21

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

23A mans pride shall bring him lowe: but honour shall vpholde the humble in spirit.Select Proverbs 29:23

24Who so is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: hee heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.Select Proverbs 29:24

25The feare of man bringeth a snare: but who so putteth his trust in the Lord, shall be safe.Select Proverbs 29:25

26Many seeke the rulers fauour, but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.Select Proverbs 29:26

27An vniust man is an abomination to the iust: and he that is vpright in the way, is abomination to the wicked.Select Proverbs 29:27