Proverbs 29:2
JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Stubborn rejection of correction ends in collapse, while righteous leadership brings public joy. Justice protects the poor, wise discipline gives children hope, uncontrolled anger spreads conflict, and fear of people becomes a snare overcome by trust.
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1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Verses to memorize from Proverbs 29
- Proverbs 29:2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the…
- Proverbs 29:25The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the…
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.