Proverbs 29
1BETTER is a man of reproach, than a man who is stiffnecked: for when the latter is suddenly aggravated, there is no healing him.
2When the righteous are applauded the people will rejoice: but when the wicked bear rule, men will mourn.
3When a man loveth wisdom his father is gladdened: but he who feedeth harlots spendeth his substance.
4A righteous king raiseth a country; but a transgressor overthroweth it.
5He who shall provide a net to catch his friend, spreadeth it for his own feet.
6For a transgressor there is a great snare; but the just shall have joy and gladness.
7A righteous man is skilled in administering justice to the poor; but the wicked doth not take due cognisance, nor hath he any understanding to oversee the poor.
8Lawless men set a city in a flame: but wise men avert wrath.
9A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man, when angry, insolently mocks.
10Men stained with blood hate one who is holy: but the upright will vindicate his soul.
11A fool sheweth all his mind; but a wise man reserveth it in part.
12When a king hearkeneth to falsehood, all under him are transgressors.
13When creditor and debtor meet each other, the Lord regardeth them both.
14When a king judgeth the poor faithfully his throne will be established for a memorial.
15The rod and reproofs give wisdom: but a child led astray shameth his parents.
16When the wicked abound, transgressions are multiplied: but when they fall, the righteous are cautioned.
17Correct thy son and he will give thee rest, and add honour to thy life.
18There can be no teacher for a sinful people; but he who keepeth the law is most fortunate.
19A stubborn servant will not be instructed by words: for though he may understand he will not obey.
20If thou seest a man hasty in his words: be assured there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who feedeth delicately from his youth, shall be a servant and at last afflicted with sorrow.
22A passionate man stirreth up strife: but a furious man is a digger up of sin.
23A man’s pride will bring him low: but the Lord will gloriously support the humble.
24He who is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: and so do they, who hear an oath administered, if they do not make discovery.
25They who fear and reverence men have been supplanted: but he whose trust is in the Lord shall be gladdened.
Impiety causeth a man to fall: but he who trusteth in the Lord shall be safe.
26Many court the favour of princes: but justice cometh to a man from the Lord.
27A righteous man is an abomination to an unjust man: and a straight course is an abomination to a transgressor.