| Prov. 29:1 |
He who hardens [his] neck after being often reproved / Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. |
| Prov. 29:2 |
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; / But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. |
| Prov. 29:3 |
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father glad, / But he who keeps company with harlots wastes [his] substance. |
| Prov. 29:4 |
The king by justice establishes the land, / But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. |
| Prov. 29:5 |
A man who flatters his neighbor / Spreads a net for his steps. |
| Prov. 29:6 |
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, / But the righteous man sings and rejoices. |
| Prov. 29:7 |
The righteous man knows the rights of the poor; / The wicked man has no understanding of [such] knowledge. |
| Prov. 29:8 |
Scorners set a city aflame, / But wise men turn away wrath. |
| Prov. 29:9 |
If a wise man [has] a controversy with a foolish man, / [The fool] is either angry or laughs, and there is no rest. |
| Prov. 29:10 |
The bloodthirsty hate one who is perfect, / And they seek the life of the upright. |
| Prov. 29:11 |
A fool utters all his anger, / But a wise man holds it back. |
| Prov. 29:12 |
If a ruler pays attention to a false word, / All his servants are wicked. |
| Prov. 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: / Jehovah gives light to the eyes of them both. |
| Prov. 29:14 |
If a king judges the poor in truth, / His throne will be established forever. |
| Prov. 29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom, / But a child left [to himself ] brings shame to his mother. |
| Prov. 29:16 |
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; / But the righteous will see their fall. |
| Prov. 29:17 |
Correct your son, and he will give you rest; / He will also give delight to your soul. |
| Prov. 29:18 |
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; / But happy is he who keeps the law. |
| Prov. 29:19 |
A servant will not be corrected by words [alone;] / For though he understands, there will be no response. |
| Prov. 29:20 |
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? / There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| Prov. 29:21 |
He who delicately brings up his servant from a child / Will have him as a son in the end. |
| Prov. 29:22 |
An angry man stirs up contention, / And a furious man abounds in transgression. |
| Prov. 29:23 |
A man's pride will bring him low, / But he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor. |
| Prov. 29:24 |
Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; / He hears the adjuration and utters nothing. |
| Prov. 29:25 |
The fear of man brings a snare, / But whoever puts his trust in Jehovah will be exalted. |
| Prov. 29:26 |
Many seek the ruler's favor, / But justice for man [comes] from Jehovah. |
| Prov. 29:27 |
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, / And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked man. |