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