Proverbs 29 : 1 (ESV)
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
Proverbs 29 : 2 (ESV)
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29 : 3 (ESV)
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 29 : 4 (ESV)
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
Proverbs 29 : 5 (ESV)
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29 : 6 (ESV)
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
Proverbs 29 : 7 (ESV)
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
Proverbs 29 : 8 (ESV)
Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29 : 9 (ESV)
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
Proverbs 29 : 10 (ESV)
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
Proverbs 29 : 11 (ESV)
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Proverbs 29 : 12 (ESV)
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29 : 13 (ESV)
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Proverbs 29 : 14 (ESV)
If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29 : 15 (ESV)
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29 : 16 (ESV)
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
Proverbs 29 : 17 (ESV)
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Proverbs 29 : 18 (ESV)
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29 : 19 (ESV)
By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29 : 20 (ESV)
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 29 : 21 (ESV)
Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
Proverbs 29 : 22 (ESV)
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
Proverbs 29 : 23 (ESV)
One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29 : 24 (ESV)
The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
Proverbs 29 : 25 (ESV)
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
Proverbs 29 : 26 (ESV)
Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
Proverbs 29 : 27 (ESV)
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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