Proverbs 29:1-27 NET

[1] The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. [2] When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. [3] The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. [4] A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. [5] The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. [6] In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. [7] The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked person does not understand such knowledge. [8] Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. [9] When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. [10] Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. [11] A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. [12] If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. [13] The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. [14] If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. [15] A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. [16] When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. [17] Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. [18] When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! [19] A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. [20] You have seen someone who is hasty in his words-there is more hope for a fool than for him. [21] If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. [22] An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. [23] A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. [24] Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. [25] The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. [26] Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. [27] An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.