Proverbs Chapter 29

1    HE, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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

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

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

5    A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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

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

8    Scornful men bring a city into a snare:  but wise men turn away wrath.

9    If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10    The bloodthirsty hate the upright:  but the just seek his soul.

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

12    If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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

14    The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15    The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

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

17    Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;  yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

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

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

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

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

22    An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23    A man's pride shall bring him low:  but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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

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

26    Many seek the ruler's favour;  but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

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


    Proverbs Chapter 29 - KJV