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Proverbs 29

<p class="default">Proverbs 29

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<b>1. He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.</b>

  1. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
  2. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
  3. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
  4. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
  5. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

&#160;<b>&#160;7. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.</b>

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

&#160;&#160;<b>9. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.</b>

  1. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
  2. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
  3. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
  4. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
  5. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

&#160;&#160;<b>15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.</b>

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

&#160;&#160;<b>17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.</b>

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

  1. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
  2. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
  3. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
  4. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

&#160;&#160;<b>23. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.</b>

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

&#160;<b>&#160;25. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.</b>

  1. Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

&#160;&#160;<b>27. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.</b></p>