Proverbs 29

"He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."

"Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance."

"The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it."

"A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."

"In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."

"The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it."

"Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath."

"If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest."

"The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul."

"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards."

"If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked."

"The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes."

"The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."

"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame."

"When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall."

"Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul."

"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."

"A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."

"Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him."

"He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length."

"An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."

"A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."

"Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not."

"The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe."

"Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD."

"An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked."