Chapter 29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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