Chapter 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly , with no remedy .
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice ; but when the wicked rule , the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth .
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down .
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet .
6 An evil man is snared by his sin , but the righteous can sing and be glad .
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor . The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge .
8 Mockers stir up a city , but wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man , the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace .
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity ; and they seek the life of the upright .
11 A fool vents all of his anger , but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 If a ruler listens to lies , all of his officials are wicked .
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common : Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both .
14 The king who fairly judges the poor , his throne shall be established forever .
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom , but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase , sin increases ; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct your son , and he will give you peace ; yes, he will bring delight to your soul .
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint ; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19 A servant can ’t be corrected by words . Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words ? There is more hope for a fool than for him .
21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up strife , and a wrathful man abounds in sin .
23 A man ’s pride brings him low , but one of lowly spirit gains honor .
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul . He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare , but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe .
26 Many seek the ruler ’s favor , but a man ’s justice comes from Yahweh .
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous , and the upright in their ways detest the wicked .