MKJV - Proverbs - 29

29:1  A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.

29:2  When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

29:3  Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; but a companion of harlots wastes wealth.

29:4  The king establishes the land by judgment; but he taking bribes tears it down.

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

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

29:7  The righteous knows the plea of the poor; the wicked cares not to know it.

29:8  Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but the wise 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  Men of blood hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.

29:11  A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.

29:12  If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

29:13  The poor and the deceitful man meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

29:14  A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.

29:15  The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.

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

29:17  Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight to your soul.

29:18  Where there is no wisdom, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, he is blessed.

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

29:20  Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

29:21  He pampering his servant from youth, that one in his after days shall his successor.

29:22  An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.

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

29:24  He who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears an oath and does not tell.

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

29:26  Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from the LORD.

29:27  An unjust man is a hateful thing to the just; and he who is upright in the way is hateful to the wicked.