# Proverbs 29 [[Prov-28|← Proverbs 28]] | [[Proverbs]] | [[Prov-30|Proverbs 30 →]] *** ###### v1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. ###### v2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. ###### v3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. ###### v4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. ###### v5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. ###### v6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. ###### v7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge. ###### v8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. ###### v9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. ###### v10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. ###### v11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. ###### v12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. ###### v13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. ###### v14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. ###### v15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. ###### v16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. ###### v17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. ###### v18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed. ###### v19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. ###### v20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. ###### v21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end. ###### v22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. ###### v23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. ###### v24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify. ###### v25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. ###### v26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh. ###### v27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked. *** [[Prov-28|← Proverbs 28]] | [[Proverbs]] | [[Prov-30|Proverbs 30 →]]