Proverbs 29:1-11

¹A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: For when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

²When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: But when the ungodly rule, men mourn.

³When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: But he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.

⁴A righteous king establishes a country: But a transgressor destroys it.

⁵He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, Entangles his own feet in it.

⁶A great snare is spread for a sinner: But the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

⁷A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: But the ungodly understands not knowledge; And the poor man has not an understanding mind.

⁸Lawless men burn down a city: But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹A wise man shall judge nations: But a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.

¹⁰Bloody men hate a holy person, But the upright will seek his soul.

¹¹A fool utters all his mind: But the wise reserves his in part.