Proverbs 29

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.DBY — Proverbs 29:1

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.DBY — Proverbs 29:2

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.DBY — Proverbs 29:3

4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.DBY — Proverbs 29:4

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.DBY — Proverbs 29:5

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.DBY — Proverbs 29:6

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.DBY — Proverbs 29:7

8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.DBY — Proverbs 29:8

9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.DBY — Proverbs 29:9

10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.DBY — Proverbs 29:10

11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.DBY — Proverbs 29:11

12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.DBY — Proverbs 29:12

13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.DBY — Proverbs 29:13

14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.DBY — Proverbs 29:14

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.DBY — Proverbs 29:15

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.DBY — Proverbs 29:16

17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.DBY — Proverbs 29:17

18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.DBY — Proverbs 29:18

19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.DBY — Proverbs 29:19

20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.DBY — Proverbs 29:20

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.DBY — Proverbs 29:21

22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.DBY — Proverbs 29:22

23 A man’s pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.DBY — Proverbs 29:23

24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.DBY — Proverbs 29:24

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.DBY — Proverbs 29:25

26 Many seek the ruler’s face; but a man’s right judgment is from Jehovah.DBY — Proverbs 29:26

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].DBY — Proverbs 29:27