Proverbs Chapter 29 Darby English Bible

Proverbs 29:1

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Proverbs 29:3

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.

Proverbs 29:4

A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

Proverbs 29:5

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

Proverbs 29:6

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

Proverbs 29:7

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

Proverbs 29:8

Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.

Proverbs 29:10

The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

Proverbs 29:13

The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

Proverbs 29:14

A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

Proverbs 29:17

Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

Proverbs 29:20

Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Proverbs 29:21

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

Proverbs 29:24

Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].