ProverbsChapter 29

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¹A man may stay stubborn after being warned many times.
He will suddenly be broken, and nothing can fix him. ²When those who do right grow strong, the people are glad.
But when the wicked rule, the people groan. ³A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad.
But a friend of prostitutes wastes his wealth. ⁴A king makes the land steady by justice.
But a man who demands heavy taxes tears it down. ⁵A man who flatters his neighbor
is spreading a net for his feet. ⁶An evil man is caught by his own sin.
But one who does right sings and is glad. ⁷Those who do right care about the rights of the poor.
But the wicked don't care about such things. ⁸Mockers stir up a city.
But the wise turn anger away. ⁹If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be yelling and laughing, and nothing will be settled. ¹⁰Murderers hate a man who is innocent.
But honest people care for his life. ¹¹A fool lets all his anger out.
But a wise man holds it back. ¹²If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked. ¹³The poor man and the one who crushes others have this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. ¹⁴A king may judge the poor fairly.
If he does, his throne will be made strong forever. ¹⁵The rod of correction gives wisdom.
But a child left on his own brings shame to his mother. ¹⁶When the wicked do well, sin grows.
But those who do right will see the wicked fall. ¹⁷Correct your son, and he will give you peace.
He will bring joy to your soul. ¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people run wild.
But blessed is the one who keeps the Law.a ¹⁹A servant cannot be corrected by words alone.
He may understand, but he will not obey. ²⁰Do you see a man who speaks too fast?
There is more hope for a fool than for him. ²¹A servant who is spoiled from the time he is young
will bring sorrow in the end. ²²An angry man stirs up fights.
A man with a hot temper does many wrong things. ²³A man's pride will bring him down.
But a humble spirit will receive honor. ²⁴A partner of a thief hates his own life.
He hears the oath to speak up, but he doesn't tell what he knows. ²⁵Being afraid of people is a trap.
But whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe up high. ²⁶Many people try to win the ruler's favor.
But a man gets justice from the LORD. ²⁷People who do right hate those who are unfair.
The wicked hate those who live honestly.