The Proverbs

29: 1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck

 Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

 ^29:2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;

 But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

 ^29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;

 But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

 ^29:4The king by justice establisheth the land;

 But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

 ^29:5A man that flattereth his neighbor

 Spreadeth a net for his steps.

 ^29:6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;

 But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

 ^29:7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;

 The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

 ^29:8Scoffers set a city in a flame;

 But wise men turn away wrath.

 ^29:9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,

 Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

 ^29:10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;

 And as for the upright, they seek his life.

 ^29:11A fool uttereth all his anger;

 But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

 ^29:12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,

 All his servants are wicked.

 ^29:13The poor man and the oppressor meet together;

 Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

 ^29:14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,

 His throne shall be established for ever.

 ^29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom;

 But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

 ^29:16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;

 But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

 ^29:17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;

 Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

 ^29:18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;

 But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

 ^29:19A servant will not be corrected by words;

 For though he understand, he will not give heed.

 ^29:20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?

 There is more hope of a fool than of him.

 ^29:21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child

 Shall have him become a son at the last.

 ^29:22An angry man stirreth up strife,

 And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

 ^29:23A man's pride shall bring him low;

 But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

 ^29:24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;

 He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

 ^29:25The fear of man bringeth a snare;

 But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

 ^29:26Many seek the ruler's favor;

 But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.

 ^29:27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;

 And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.