Proverbs 29
New International Version - Proverbs 29 << | >> 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed-without remedy. 29:2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. 29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 29:4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down. 29:5 Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet. 29:6 An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad. 29:7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. 29:8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. 29:9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. 29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright. 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. 29:12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. 29:14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure. 29:15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 29:16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. 29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law. 29:19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond. 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 29:21 If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end. 29:22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. 29:23 A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. 29:24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify. 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. 29:26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice. 29:27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.