Proverbs - Chapter 29 - A Conservative Version
- He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
- He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes [his] substance.
- By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
- A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
- In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
- A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no [such] understanding to know.
- Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.
- If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
- Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
- A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
- If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
- The poor man and the oppressor meet together. LORD enlightens the eyes of them both.
- The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
- The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
- When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
- Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
- Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
- A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
- See thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
- He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.
- An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
- A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
- He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
- The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be safe.
- Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice [is] from LORD.
- An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.