Proverbs 29:12-27

¹²If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

¹³The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

¹⁴The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

¹⁵The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

¹⁶When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

¹⁷Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

¹⁹A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.

²⁰Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

²¹If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.

²²An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

²³A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

²⁴A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

²⁵The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

²⁶The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

²⁷An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.