29:1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.

29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.

29:4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

29:7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

29:8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.

29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.

29:12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

29:13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

29:14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

29:17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.

29:18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

29:19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

29:20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.

29:22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

29:23 A man`s pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

29:24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.

29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

29:26 Many seek the ruler`s face; but a man`s right judgment is from Jehovah.