Proverbs 29 - Y'all Version Bible

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A person who flatters their neighbor spreads a net for their feet.

⁶ An evil person is snared by their sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise person goes to court with a foolish one, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool lets out all their rage, but a wise person brings holds it back.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor and the oppressor have this in common: YHWH gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

¹⁹ A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

²⁰ Do you see a person who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

²¹ He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

²² An angry person stirs up strife, and a wrathful person commits many sin.

²³ A person’s pride brings them low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

²⁴ Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

²⁵ The fear of people becomes a trap, but whoever puts his trust in YHWH is kept safe.

²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a person receives justice from YHWH.

²⁷ A dishonest person detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.