Proverbs 29:12-27

¹²If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.

¹³The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.

¹⁴When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.

¹⁵The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.

¹⁶With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.

¹⁷Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

¹⁸Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.

¹⁹Not with words alone can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.

²⁰Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.

²¹If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as his son.

²²A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.

²³The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.

²⁴Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.

²⁵The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.

²⁶Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.

²⁷An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in his way.