| Chapter 29 |
1 | The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. |
2 | When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn. |
3 | A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. |
4 | A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it. |
5 | A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet. |
6 | A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice. |
7 | The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge. |
8 | Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath. |
9 | If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest. |
10 | Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul. |
11 | A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. |
12 | A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked. |
13 | The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both. |
14 | The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. |
15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame. |
16 | When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall. |
17 | Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul. |
18 | When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed. |
19 | A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer. |
20 | Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment. |
21 | He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn. |
22 | A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin. |
23 | Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit. |
24 | He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not. |
25 | He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. |
26 | Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. |
27 | The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction. |