Proverbs 29

World English Bible

29 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
    will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
    but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable,
    but he who takes bribes tears it down.
⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor
    spreads a net for his feet.
⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin,
    but the righteous can sing and be glad.
⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor.
    The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
⁸ Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men turn away anger.
⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
    the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
    and they seek the life of the upright.
¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger,
    but a wise man brings himself under control.
¹² If a ruler listens to lies,
    all of his officials are wicked.
¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
    Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor,
    his throne shall be established forever.
¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom,
    but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases;
    but the righteous will see their downfall.
¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
    yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
¹⁸ Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
    but one who keeps the law is blessed.
¹⁹ A servant can’t be corrected by words.
    Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
²⁰ Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.
²¹ He who pampers his servant from youth
    will have him become a son in the end.
²² An angry man stirs up strife,
    and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
²³ A man’s pride brings him low,
    but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
²⁴ Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
    He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
²⁵ The fear of man proves to be a snare,
    but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
²⁷ A dishonest man detests the righteous,
    and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.