1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.29.1 He…: Heb. A man of reproofs
2He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.29.1 He…: Heb. A man of reproofs
3When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 29.2 in…: or, increased
4When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 29.2 in…: or, increased
5Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
6Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
7The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.29.4 he…: Heb. a man of oblations
8The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.29.4 he…: Heb. a man of oblations
9A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
10A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
11In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
12In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
13The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
14The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
15Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.29.8 bring…: or, set a city on fire
16Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.29.8 bring…: or, set a city on fire
17If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
18If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
19The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.29.10 The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood
20The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.29.10 The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood
21A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
22A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
23If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
24If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
25The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.29.13 the deceitful…: or, the usurer
26The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.29.13 the deceitful…: or, the usurer
27The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
28The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
29The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
30The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
31When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
32When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
33Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
34Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
35Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.29.18 perish: or, is made naked
36Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.29.18 perish: or, is made naked
37A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
38A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
39Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.29.20 words: or, matters?
40Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.29.20 words: or, matters?
41He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
42He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
43An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
44An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
45A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
46A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
47Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
48Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
49The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.29.25 safe: Heb. set on high
50The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.29.25 safe: Heb. set on high
51Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.29.26 the ruler’s…: Heb. the face of a ruler
52Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.29.26 the ruler’s…: Heb. the face of a ruler
53An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
54An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.