Proverbs 29

  1. He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 🔗
  2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 🔗
  3. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 🔗
  4. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 🔗
  5. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 🔗
  6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 🔗
  7. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 🔗
  8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 🔗
  9. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 🔗
  10. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 🔗
  11. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 🔗
  12. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. 🔗
  13. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 🔗
  14. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 🔗
  15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 🔗
  16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 🔗
  17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 🔗
  18. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 🔗
  19. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 🔗
  20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 🔗
  21. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 🔗
  22. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 🔗
  23. A man2019s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 🔗
  24. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 🔗
  25. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 🔗
  26. Many seek the ruler2019s favour; but every man2019s judgment cometh from the LORD. 🔗
  27. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. 🔗

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