Proverbs of Solomon 29

 Proverbs of Solomon 29

1 A man who is often rebuked hardens his neck. He will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

2 When the righteous are exalted, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people sigh.

3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes wastes his wealth.

4 A king with judgment upholds the land, but a lover of bribes destroys it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous sings and is glad.

7 The righteous inquires about the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand it.

8 Scornful men set a city on fire, but the wise turn away wrath. 

9 A wise man who plots with a fool, whether he is angry or laughing, will have no rest.

10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright, but the upright seek their good.

11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man keeps it under control.

12 A ruler who listens to lying words will find all his servants wicked.

13 The poor and the extortioner meet, and the Lord enlightens the eyes of both.

14 A king who judges the poor with truth will establish his throne forever.

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

16 When the wicked increase, transgressions increase, but the righteous will see their downfall.

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

18 Where there is no prophecy, the people perish, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

19 A servant will not be corrected with words, for though he understands, he will not listen to you.

20 Have you seen a man hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 When one gently nurtures his servant from his youth, he will eventually want to be his son.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man multiplies transgressions.

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

24 He who has a partnership with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing and does not denounce him.

25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be kept safe.

26 Many seek the face of a prince, but every man's judgment comes from the Lord. 

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he whose ways are upright is an abomination to the wicked.