Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 29
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.Pro 28:14
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.Exo 2:23
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Pro 10:1; Luk 15:13
The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.Psa 9:16
The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.Pro 28:5
Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.Pro 11:11; Ecc 9:18
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.Pro 15:1
If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.Sir 10:2
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.Pro 16:12; Pro 20:28; Pro 25:5
The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.Pro 10:1
When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.Psa 37:36
Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.Pro 23:13
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.Ecc 5:2; Jas 1:19; Pro 26:12
He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.Sir 33:26
An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in sin.Pro 15:18
A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.Job 22:29; Pro 15:33; Mat 23:12
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify.Lev 5:1
The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.Mat 14:5; Pro 16:20; Jer 17:7
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.Pro 19:6
A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.Jhn 15:19