Proverbs 29:1-27 KJ21

[1] He that, being often reproved, stiffeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. [2] When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn. [3] Whoso loveth wisdom maketh his father rejoice, but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. [4] The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it. [5] A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. [6] In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. [7] The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regardeth not to know it. [8] Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath. [9] If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. [10] The bloodthirsty hate the upright, but the just seek his soul. [11] A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in until afterwards. [12] If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants will be wicked. [13] The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth their eyes. [14] The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. [15] The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. [16] When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. [17] Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. [18] Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. [19] A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, he will not give heed. [20] Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. [21] He that delicately bringeth up his servant from childhood shall have him become his son in the end. [22] An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. [23] A man's pride shall bring him low, but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. [24] Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; he heareth cursings, but revealeth it not. [25] The fear of man bringeth a snare, but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [26] Many seek the ruler's favor, but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. [27] An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.