1 After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning. ISV — Proverbs 29:1
2 As the righteous grow powerful, a29:2 The Heb. lacks powerful people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan. ISV — Proverbs 29:2
3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. ISV — Proverbs 29:3
4 A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. ISV — Proverbs 29:4
5 A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. b29:5 Lit. trap for his footsteps ISV — Proverbs 29:5
6 An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices. ISV — Proverbs 29:6
7 The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don’t understand what they need to know. c29:7 Lit. understand knowledge ISV — Proverbs 29:7
8 Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger. ISV — Proverbs 29:8
9 When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief. ISV — Proverbs 29:9
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life. ISV — Proverbs 29:10
11 The fool vents all his feelings, d29:11 Lit. spirit but the wise person keeps them to himself. e29:11 The Heb. lacks to himself ISV — Proverbs 29:11
12 When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked. ISV — Proverbs 29:12
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: f29:13 Lit. oppressor meet together the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. g29:13 Lit. LORD lights the eyes of both ISV — Proverbs 29:13
14 When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. ISV — Proverbs 29:14
15 The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child h29:15 Lit. but a child left alone brings shame to his mother. ISV — Proverbs 29:15
16 As the wicked grow powerful, i29:16 The Heb. lacks powerful transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall. ISV — Proverbs 29:16
17 Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul. ISV — Proverbs 29:17
18 Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy. ISV — Proverbs 29:18
19 By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response. ISV — Proverbs 29:19
20 Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him. ISV — Proverbs 29:20
21 If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he’ll become ungrateful. ISV — Proverbs 29:21
22 An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions. ISV — Proverbs 29:22
23 A person’s pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor. ISV — Proverbs 29:23
24 A thief’s accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, j29:24 Lit. though he hears the oath he reveals nothing. ISV — Proverbs 29:24
25 Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe. ISV — Proverbs 29:25
26 Many seek a ruler’s favor, k29:26 Lit. face but justice for a man comes from the LORD. ISV — Proverbs 29:26
27 The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked. ISV — Proverbs 29:27