Proverbs 29 — BSB

The Flourishing of the Righteous

29A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproofwill suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

By justice a king brings stability to the land,but a man who exacts tribute⁺demolishes it.

A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.

An evil man is caught by his own sin,but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

The righteous consider the cause of the poor,but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

Mockers inflame a city,but the wise turn away anger.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool,there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man,but the upright care for his life.⁺

A fool vents all his anger,but a wise man holds it back.

If a ruler listens to lies,all his officials will be wicked.

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom,but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases;but the righteous will see their downfall.

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;he will bring delight to your soul.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

A servant cannot be corrected by words alone;though he understands, he will not respond.

Do you see a man who speaks in haste?There is more hope for a fool than for him.

A servant pampered from his youthwill bring grief in the end.

An angry man stirs up dissension,and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

A man’s pride will bring him low,but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

A partner to a thief hates his own soul;he receives the oath but does not testify.

The fear of man is a snare,but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Many seek the ruler’s favor,but a man receives justice from the LORD.

An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.