Proverbs 29 — ILT
29Verse 1A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.Verse 2When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.Verse 3The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.Verse 4A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.Verse 5A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.Verse 6In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.Verse 7The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].Verse 8Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.Verse 9If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.Verse 10Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.Verse 11A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.Verse 12If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.Verse 13The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.Verse 14When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.Verse 15The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.Verse 16With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.Verse 17Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.Verse 18Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.Verse 19Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.Verse 20Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.Verse 21If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.Verse 22A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.Verse 23The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.Verse 24Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.Verse 25The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.Verse 26Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.Verse 27An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.