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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
KJV Pure Cambridge Edition
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: the wicked regardeth not to know .
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise turn away wrath.
9a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise keepeth it in till afterwards.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Where no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20Seest thou a man hasty in his words? more hope of a fool than of him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become son at the length.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth not.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but man’s judgment from the LORD.
27An unjust man an abomination to the just: and upright in the way abomination to the wicked.