ACV - Proverbs - 29

29:1  He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

29:2  When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.

29:3  He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.

29:4  By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.

29:5  A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

29:6  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

29:7  A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.

29:8  Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.

29:9  If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

29:10  Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.

29:11  A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.

29:12  If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

29:13  The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.

29:14  The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

29:15  The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

29:16  When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

29:17  Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.

29:18  Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.

29:19  A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.

29:20  See thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

29:21  He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.

29:22  An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.

29:23  A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

29:24  He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.

29:25  The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

29:26  Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.

29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.