PROVERBS 29:1-19

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 a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

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

⁴The king by judgment 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 hath not understanding to know it.

⁸Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

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

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

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

¹³The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth 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.

¹⁶When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

¹⁷Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

¹⁹A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.