Proverbs 29 (TRV)

From Textus Receptus

• 1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
• 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rules, the people mourn.
• 3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but a companion of harlots spends his substance.
• 4 The king establishes the land by judgement, but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
• 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
• 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
• 7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not think to know aboutit.
• 8 Scoffers bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
• 9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
• 10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, but the just seek his soul.
• 11 A fool utters all of his mind, but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
• 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.
• 13 The poor man and the decietful meet together: the LORD enlightens both of their eyes.
• 14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
• 15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
• 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous will see their fall.
• 17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul.
• 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law is happy.
• 19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; because, though he understands, he will not respond.
• 20 Do you see a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• 21 He who lavishly raises up his servant from childhood, will have him become his son in the end.
• 22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
• 23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
• 24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, but reveals nothing.
• 25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD will be safe.
• 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but every mans judgement comes from the LORD.
• 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.