Proverbs

29:1		He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
29:2		When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
29:3		Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
29:4		The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
29:5		A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
29:6		In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
29:7		The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
29:8		Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
29:9		If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
29:10		The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
29:11		A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
29:12		If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
29:13		The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
29:14		The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
29:15		The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
29:16		When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
29:17		Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
29:18		Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
29:19		A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
29:20		Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
29:21		He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
29:22		An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
29:23		A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
29:24		Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
29:25		The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
29:26		Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
29:27		An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.