Proverbs 29

Warnings and Instructions

29HE WHO, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed--and that without remedy.H376H8433H7185H6203H6621H7665H48322When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan {and} sigh.H6662H7235H5971H8055H7563H4910H5971H5843Whoever loves skillful {and} godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.H376H157H2451H8055H1H7462H2181H6H19524The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts {and} tribute overthrows it.H4428H4941H5975H776H376H8641H20405A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.H1397H2505H7453H6566H7568H64716In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.H6588H7451H376H4170H6662H7442H80567The [consistently] righteous man knows {and} cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.H6662H3045H1779H1800H7563H995H18478Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.H3944H582H6315H7151H6315H2450H7725H6399If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.H2450H376H8199H191H376H7264H7832H518310The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for {and} seek [to save] his life.H582H1818H8130H8535H3477H1245H531511A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.H3684H3318H7307H2450H7623H26812If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.H4910H7181H1697H8267H8334H756313The poor man and the oppressor meet together--the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.H7326H8501H376H6298H3068H215H8147H586914The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously.H4428H571H8199H1800H3678H3559H570315The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.H7626H8433H5414H2451H5288H7971H517H95416When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.H7563H7235H6588H7235H6662H7200H465817Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.H3256H1121H5117H5414H4574H531518Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.H2377H5971H6544H8104H8451H83519A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him].H5650H3256H1697H995H461720Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.H2372H376H213H1697H8615H368421He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward.H6445H5650H5290H4497H31922A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits {and} causes much transgression.H639H376H1624H4066H2534H1167H7227H658823A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.H120H1346H8213H3519H8551H8217H730724Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing.H2505H1590H8130H5315H8085H423H504625The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, {and} puts his confidence in the Lord is safe {and} set on high.H2731H120H5414H4170H982H3068H768226Many crave {and} seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.H7227H1245H4910H6440H376H4941H306827An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked.H5766H376H8441H6662H3477H1870H8441H7563