Proverbs 29:1-27 LSB

[1] A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond healing. [2] When the righteous increase, the people are glad, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. [3] A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who befriends harlots destroys his wealth. [4] By justice the king causes the land to stand, But a man of bribes tears it down. [5] A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. [6] By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings with joy and is glad. [7] The righteous knows the cause of the poor, The wicked does not understand that knowledge. [8] Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. [9] When a wise man is brought into judgment with a man who is an ignorant fool, The ignorant fool both rages and laughs, and there is no rest. [10] Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright seek the well-being of his soul. [11] A fool lets out all of his spirit, But a wise man holds it back. [12] If a ruler pays attention to a lying word, All his ministers become wicked. [13] The poor man and the oppressor meet together in this—Yahweh gives light to the eyes of both. [14] If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. [15] The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. [16] When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. [17] Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; And he will give delight to your soul. [18] Where there is no vision, the people are out of control, But how blessed is he who keeps the law. [19] A slave will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no answer. [20] Do you behold a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. [21] He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be arrogant. [22] An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. [23] A man’s lofty pride will bring him low, But a lowly spirit will take hold of glory. [24] He who divides the spoil with a thief hates his own soul; He hears the oath but declares nothing. [25] Trembling before man brings a snare, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high. [26] Many seek the face of a ruler, But justice for man comes from Yahweh. [27] An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.