The Book of Proverbs 29 |
The Darby Online Bible (DBY) |
Proverbs 29:1 | He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy. |
Proverbs 29:2 | When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
Proverbs 29:3 | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance. |
Proverbs 29:4 | A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. |
Proverbs 29:5 | A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. |
Proverbs 29:6 | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice. |
Proverbs 29:7 | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. |
Proverbs 29:8 | Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. |
Proverbs 29:9 | If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest. |
Proverbs 29:10 | The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. |
Proverbs 29:11 | A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back. |
Proverbs 29:12 | If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. |
Proverbs 29:13 | The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. |
Proverbs 29:14 | A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. |
Proverbs 29:15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. |
Proverbs 29:16 | When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. |
Proverbs 29:17 | Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. |
Proverbs 29:18 | Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law. |
Proverbs 29:19 | A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer. |
Proverbs 29:20 | Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. |
Proverbs 29:21 | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son. |
Proverbs 29:22 | An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
Proverbs 29:23 | A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. |
Proverbs 29:24 | Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. |
Proverbs 29:25 | The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. |
Proverbs 29:26 | Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah. |
Proverbs 29:27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man]. |