Proverbs 29 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

⁴ The king by judgement establisheth the land: But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

⁸ Scornful men set a city in a flame: But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: And as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his anger: But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.

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 causeth shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall look upon 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 cast off restraint: 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 of a fool than of him.

²¹ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

²² An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

²³ A man's pride shall bring him low: But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.

²⁴ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

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 favour: But a man's judgement cometh from the LORD.

²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous: And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.