Context at a Glance
Author:Traditional Attribution
Topic:Proverbs Chapter 29 Study
This chapter provides a foundational look at the theological themes of Proverbs, analyzed across multiple historic translations for maximum scholarly depth.
Proverbs 29
King James Version
1¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.2¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.3¶ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth substance.4¶ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.5¶ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.6¶ In the transgression of an evil man a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.7¶ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: the wicked regardeth not to know .8¶ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise turn away wrath.9¶ a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, no rest.10¶ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.11¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise keepeth it in till afterwards.12¶ If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants wicked.13¶ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both 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 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 no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy he.19¶ A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.20¶ Seest thou a man hasty in his words? more hope of a fool than of him.21¶ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become son at the length.22¶ An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.23¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.24¶ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth 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 favour; but man's judgment from the LORD.27¶ An unjust man an abomination to the just: and upright in the way abomination to the wicked.