Proverbs 29:1-27 NIrV

[1] Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them. [2] When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad. But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan. [3] A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad. But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth. [4] By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure. But those who only want money tear it down. [5] Those who only pretend to praise their neighbors are spreading a net to catch them by the feet. [6] Sinful people are trapped by their own sin. But godly people shout for joy and are glad. [7] Those who do what is right want to treat poor people fairly. But those who do what is wrong don’t care about the poor. [8] Those who make fun of others stir up a city. But wise people turn anger away. [9] Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person. Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace. [10] Murderers hate honest people. They try to kill those who do what is right. [11] Foolish people let their anger run wild. But wise people keep themselves under control. [12] If rulers listen to lies, all their officials become evil. [13] The LORD gives sight to the eyes of poor people and those who treat others badly. That’s what they both have in common. [14] If a king judges poor people fairly, his throne will always be secure. [15] If a child is corrected, they become wise. But a child who is not corrected brings shame to their mother. [16] When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed. [17] If you correct your children, they will give you peace. They will bring you the delights you desire. [18] Where there is no message from God, people don’t control themselves. But blessed is the one who obeys wisdom’s instruction. [19] Servants can’t be corrected only by words. Even if they understand, they won’t obey. [20] Have you seen someone who speaks without thinking? There is more hope for foolish people than for that person. [21] A servant who has been spoiled from youth will have no respect for you later on. [22] An angry person stirs up fights. And a person with a bad temper commits many sins. [23] Pride brings a person low. But those whose spirits are low will be honored. [24] To help a thief is to become your own enemy. When you go to court, you won’t dare to say anything. [25] If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the LORD, he will keep you safe. [26] Many people want to meet a ruler. But only the LORD sees that people are treated fairly. [27] Those who do what is right hate dishonest people. Those who do what is wrong hate honest people.