Chapter Summary
Read Proverbs Chapter 29 in full above. This chapter is part of the book of Proverbs and continues the narrative, teachings, or poetry found throughout this biblical text.
Proverbs Chapter 29
Chapter 29 of Proverbs from the Holy Bible
Verses
Proverbs 29:1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Proverbs 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 29:21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Proverbs 29:24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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