Proverbs 29:1-27 ICB

[1] Some people are still stubborn after they have been corrected many times. But they will suddenly be hurt beyond cure. [2] When good people do well, everyone is happy. But when evil people rule, everyone groans. [3] Whoever loves wisdom makes his father happy. But the one who makes friends with prostitutes wastes his money. [4] If a king is fair, he makes his country strong. But if he takes money dishonestly, he tears his country down. [5] Anyone who gives false praise to his neighbor is setting a trap for him. [6] An evil person is trapped by his own sin. But a good person can sing and be happy. [7] Good people are concerned that the poor are treated fairly. But the wicked don't care. [8] People who make fun of others cause trouble in a city. But wise people calm anger down. [9] A wise man should not take a foolish person to court. The fool will only shout or laugh at him. There will be no peace. [10] Murderers hate honest people. But those who do right try to protect them. [11] A foolish person loses his temper. But a wise person controls his anger. [12] If a ruler pays attention to lies, then all his officers will become wicked. [13] The poor person and the cruel person are alike in this way: The Lord gave eyes to both of them. [14] A king should judge poor people fairly. Then his government will continue forever. [15] Punishment and correction make a child wise. If he is left to do as he pleases, he will disgrace his mother. [16] When there are many wicked people, there is much sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed. [17] Correct your child, and you will be proud of him. He will give you pleasure. [18] Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled. But those who obey what they have been taught are happy. [19] Words alone cannot correct a servant. Even if he understands, he won't respond. [20] Sometimes you see people who speak too quickly. There is more hope for a foolish person than for them. [21] Don't spoil your servant when he is young. If you do, he will bring you grief later on. [22] An angry person causes trouble. A person who easily gets angry sins a lot. [23] A man's pride will ruin him. But a person who is humble will be honored. [24] The partner of a thief is his own worst enemy. He has to testify in court, but he is afraid to say anything. [25] Being afraid of people can get you into trouble. But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe. [26] Many people want to be heard by a ruler. But fairness comes from the Lord. [27] Good people hate those who are dishonest. And the wicked hate those who are honest.