| 29.1 |
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. |
| 29.2 |
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 29.3 |
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 29.4 |
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. |
| 29.5 |
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
| 29.6 |
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. |
| 29.7 |
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge. |
| 29.8 |
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. |
| 29.9 |
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 29.10 |
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. |
| 29.11 |
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. |
| 29.12 |
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. |
| 29.13 |
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 29.14 |
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. |
| 29.15 |
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. |
| 29.16 |
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 29.17 |
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. |
| 29.18 |
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed. |
| 29.19 |
A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. |
| 29.20 |
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 29.21 |
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end. |
| 29.22 |
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. |
| 29.23 |
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. |
| 29.24 |
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify. |
| 29.25 |
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. |
| 29.26 |
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh. |
| 29.27 |
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked. |
