Pro 29 | RWebs | STEP | He , that being often reproved hardeneth his neck , shall suddenly be destroyed , and that without remedy .

Proverbs 29

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth hisneck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. ^{▼▼He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. ^{▼▼in...: or, increased}

3 He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. ^{▼▼he...: Heb. a man of oblations}

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it .

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. ^{▼▼bring...: or, set a city on fire}

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. ^{▼▼The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood}

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD giveth light to both their eyes. ^{▼▼the deceitful...: or, the usurer}

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight to thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. ^{▼▼perish: or, is made naked}

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. ^{▼▼words: or, matters?}

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 Whoever is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and revealeth it not.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. ^{▼▼safe: Heb. set on high}

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. ^{▼▼the ruler’s...: Heb. the face of a ruler}

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.