29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed–without remedy.
29:2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
29:4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
29:5 Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
29:6 An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
29:7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
29:8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
29:9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
29:12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
29:14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
29:15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
29:16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
29:19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.
29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21 If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.
29:22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
29:23 A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
29:24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.
29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
29:26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.
29:27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
29:1 He who hardens his neck after being often reproved / Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; / But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
29:3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father glad, / But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
29:4 The king by justice establishes the land, / But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor / Spreads a net for his steps.
29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, / But the righteous man sings and rejoices.
29:7 The righteous man knows the rights of the poor; / The wicked man has no understanding of such knowledge.
29:8 Scorners set a city aflame, / But wise men turn away wrath.
29:9 If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, / The fool is either angry or laughs, and there is no rest.
29:10 The bloodthirsty hate one who is perfect, / And they seek the life of the upright.
29:11 A fool utters all his anger, / But a wise man holds it back.
29:12 If a ruler pays attention to a false word, / All his servants are wicked.
29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: / Jehovah gives light to the eyes of them both.
29:14 If a king judges the poor in truth, / His throne will be established forever.
29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, / But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; / But the righteous will see their fall.
29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; / He will also give delight to your soul.
29:18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; / But happy is he who keeps the law.
29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words alone; / For though he understands, there will be no response.
29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? / There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child / Will have him as a son in the end.
29:22 An angry man stirs up contention, / And a furious man abounds in transgression.
29:23 A man s pride will bring him low, / But he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor.
29:24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; / He hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, / But whoever puts his trust in Jehovah will be exalted.
29:26 Many seek the ruler s favor, / But justice for man comes from Jehovah.
29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, / And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked man.