Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 29
Warnings and Instructions
A person 29:1 Lit of rebukes whooften rebuked who 29:1 Lit hardens his neckbecomes obstinate
Will suddenly be broken 29:1 Lit and there is no remedybeyond remedy.Pro 28:14
When the righteous 29:2 Or become greatincrease, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked person rules, people groan.Exo 2:23
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.Pro 10:1; Luk 15:13
The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
By wrongdoing an evil person is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.Psa 9:16
The righteous 29:7 Lit knows the causeis concerned for the rights of the poor;
The wicked does not understand such 29:7 Lit knowledgeconcern.Pro 28:5
Arrogant people inflame a city,
But wise people turn away anger.Pro 11:11; Ecc 9:18
When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person,
29:9 Lit HeThe foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
People of bloodshed hate the blameless person,
But the upright 29:10 Lit seek his soulare concerned for his life.
A fool 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spiritalways loses his temper,
But a wise person holds it back.Pro 15:1
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
The poor person and the oppressor 29:13 Lit meet togetherhave this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.Pro 16:12; Pro 20:28; Pro 25:5
The rod and a rebuke give wisdom,
But a child 29:15 Lit left to himselfwho gets his own way brings shame to his mother.Pro 10:1
When the wicked 29:16 Or become greatincrease, wrongdoing increases;
But the righteous will see their downfall.Psa 37:36
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also 29:17 Lit give delight todelight your soul.Pro 23:13
Where there is no 29:18 Or revelationvision, the people are unrestrained,
But happy is one who keeps the Law.
A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
Do you see a person who is hasty with his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.Ecc 5:2; Jas 1:19; Pro 26:12
One who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be rebellious.
An angry person stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered person abounds in wrongdoing.Pro 15:18
A person’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.Job 22:29; Pro 15:33; Mat 23:12
One who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the oath but tells nothing.Lev 5:1
The fear of man 29:25 Lit givesbrings a snare,
But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected.Mat 14:5; Pro 16:20; Jer 17:7
Many seek the ruler’s 29:26 Lit facefavor,
But justice for mankind comes from the Lord.Pro 19:6
An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous,
And one who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.Jhn 15:19