Proverbs 29:1-22

¹He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, 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 justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵A man that flattereth his neighbor 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.

⁸Scoffers 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; Jehovah 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 will give thee rest; Yea, he will 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.

²⁰Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

²¹He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

²²An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.