Proverbs 29:1-15

¹He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.

²When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

⁴The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

⁸Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.

¹²If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

¹³The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.

¹⁴The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.