29:1 |
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
29:2 |
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
29:3 |
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. |
29:4 |
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
29:5 |
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. |
29:6 |
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
29:7 |
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. |
29:8 |
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. |
29:9 |
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. |
29:10 |
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
29:11 |
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. |
29:12 |
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. |
29:13 |
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. |
29:14 |
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. |
29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. |
29:16 |
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. |
29:17 |
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. |
29:18 |
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. |
29:19 |
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. |
29:20 |
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. |
29:21 |
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. |
29:22 |
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
29:23 |
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. |
29:24 |
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. |
29:25 |
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. |
29:26 |
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. |
29:27 |
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. |