Proverbs 29
- The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
- When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
- A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
- A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
- A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
- A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
- The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
- Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
- If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
- Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
- A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
- A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
- The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
- The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
- The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
- When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
- Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
- When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
- A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
- Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
- He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
- A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
- Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
- He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
- He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
- Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
- The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.