| Chapter 29 |
1 | He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
2 | When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. |
3 | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance. |
4 | The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. |
5 | A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps. |
6 | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
7 | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it]. |
8 | Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. |
9 | If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. |
10 | The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life. |
11 | A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. |
12 | If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked. |
13 | The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. |
14 | The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever. |
15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. |
16 | When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. |
17 | Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. |
18 | Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. |
19 | A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed. |
20 | Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. |
21 | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last. |
22 | An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. |
23 | A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. |
24 | Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. |
25 | The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. |
26 | Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [cometh] from Jehovah. |
27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. |