Proverbs 29 — KJV

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