| 1 | He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed—and that without remedy. |
| 2 | When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan
and
sigh. |
| 3 | Whoever loves skillful
and
godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance. |
| 4 | The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts
and
tribute overthrows it. |
| 5 | A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet. |
| 6 | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices. |
| 7 | The [consistently] righteous man knows
and
cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. |
| 8 | Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath. |
| 9 | If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest. |
| 10 | The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for
and
seek [to save] his life. |
| 11 | A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it. |
| 12 | If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked. |
| 13 | The poor man and the oppressor meet together—the Lord gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14 | The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously. |
| 15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame. |
| 16 | When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked. |
| 17 | Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart. |
| 18 | Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. |
| 19 | A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him]. |
| 20 | Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him. |
| 21 | He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward. |
| 22 | A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits
and
causes much transgression. |
| 23 | A man’s pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor. |
| 24 | Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing. |
| 25 | The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in,
and
puts his confidence in the Lord is safe
and
set on high. |
| 26 | Many crave
and
seek the ruler’s favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord. |
| 27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked. |
Cross references:
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Proverbs 29:7 : Job 29:16; 31:13; Ps. 41:1.
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Proverbs 29:10 : Gen. 4:5, 8; I John 3:12.
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Proverbs 29:18 : I Sam. 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12.
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Proverbs 29:23 : Prov. 15:33; 18:12; Isa. 66:2; Dan. 4:30; Matt. 23:12; James 4:6, 10; I Pet. 5:5.
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