Jubilee2000 - Proverbs - 29

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

29:2  When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.

29:3  Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose [his] inheritance.

29:4  The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.

29:5  The man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

29:6  In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare, but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

29:7  The righteous considers the cause of the poor, [but] the wicked does not understand wisdom.

29:8  Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise [men] turn away wrath.

29:9  [If] a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, [there is] no rest.

29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the just seek his soul.

29:11  The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise [man] in the end will bring it into rest.

29:12  Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers [are] evil.

29:13  The poor and the usurer meet together; the LORD lightens both their eyes.

29:14  The king that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

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

29:16  When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.

29:17  Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.

29:18  Without [prophetic] vision, the people shall perish, but he that keeps the law is blessed.

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

29:20  Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

29:21  He that gives freely unto his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son in the end.

29:22  The angry man stirs up strife, and the furious man abounds in transgression.

29:23  A man's pride shall bring him low, but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

29:24  Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not disclose [it].

29:25  The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be lifted up.

29:26  Many seek the ruler's favour, but [each] man's judgment [comes] from the LORD.

29:27  An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just, and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.: