Proverbs 29

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