Proverbs 29

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

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.KJV — Proverbs 29:2

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

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

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

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

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.KJV — Proverbs 29:7

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.KJV — Proverbs 29:8

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

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.KJV — Proverbs 29:10

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.KJV — Proverbs 29:11

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

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.KJV — Proverbs 29:13

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

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

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

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

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.KJV — Proverbs 29:18

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.KJV — Proverbs 29:19

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.KJV — Proverbs 29:20

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.KJV — Proverbs 29:21

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

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

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

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

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.KJV — Proverbs 29:26

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.KJV — Proverbs 29:27