Proverbs Chapter 29 — Bible Text (WEB)
Read Proverbs Chapter 29 from the World English Bible. Old Testament, 31 chapters total.
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down. 5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet. 6 An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad. 7 The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge. 8 Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger. 9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. 10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright. 11 A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control. 12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked. 13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. 14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever. 15 The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall. 17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul. 18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed. 19 A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond. 20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him. 21 He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end. 22 An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in sin. 23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor. 24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify. 25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh. 27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.