Proverbs29

¹ A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

² When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.

³ A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

⁴ The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

⁶ By wrongdoing an evil person is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

⁷ The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor; The wicked does not understand such concern.

⁸ Arrogant people inflame a city, But wise people turn away anger.

⁹ When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

¹⁰ People of bloodshed hate the blameless person, But the upright are concerned for his life.

¹¹ A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back.

¹² If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

¹³ The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is one who keeps the Law.

¹⁹ A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

²⁰ Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

²¹ One who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be rebellious.

²² An angry person stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered person abounds in wrongdoing.

²³ A person’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

²⁴ One who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.

²⁵ The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected.

²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for mankind comes from the Lord.

²⁷ An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, And one who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.