Proverbs 29

1.He29-1, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2.When the righteous are in29-2 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.The29-3 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 bring29-4 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 bloodthirsty29-5 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 deceitful29-6 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 perish29-7: 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 words29-8? 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 safe29-9.
26.Many seek the ruler’s29-10 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.

Notes

29-1.
He... Heb. A man of reproofs
29-2.
in... or, increased
29-3.
he... Heb. a man of oblations
29-4.
bring... or, set a city on fire
29-5.
The bloodthirsty Heb. Men of blood
29-6.
the deceitful... or, the usurer
29-7.
perish or, is made naked
29-8.
words or, matters?
29-9.
safe Heb. set on high
29-10.
the ruler’s... Heb. the face of a ruler