Proverbs - Chapter 29 | English Standard Version

  • 1. He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
  • 2. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
  • 3. He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
  • 4. By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
  • 5. A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
  • 6. An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
  • 7. A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
  • 8. Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
  • 9. If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
  • 10. Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
  • 11. A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
  • 12. If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
  • 13. The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
  • 14. If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
  • 15. The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
  • 16. When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
  • 17. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
  • 18. Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
  • 19. By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
  • 20. Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
  • 21. Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
  • 22. A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
  • 23. One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
  • 24. The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
  • 25. The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
  • 26. Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
  • 27. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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