29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 29:3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 29:4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 29:6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. 29:7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. 29:8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. 29:9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. 29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. 29:12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. 29:14 If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. 29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. 29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. 29:19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words There is more hope for a fool than for him. 29:21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. 29:22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. 29:23 One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. 29:24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. 29:26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.