Proverbs 29 (NET)

Proverbs 29:1¹The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:2²When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:3³The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:4⁴A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:5⁵The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:6⁶In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:7⁷The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked person does not understand such knowledge.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:8⁸Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:9⁹When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:10¹⁰Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:11¹¹A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:12¹²If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:13¹³The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:14¹⁴If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:15¹⁵A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:16¹⁶When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:17¹⁷Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:18¹⁸When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:19¹⁹A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:20²⁰You have seen someone who is hasty in his words — there is more hope for a fool than for him.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:21²¹If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:22²²An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:23²³A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:24²⁴Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:25²⁵The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:26²⁶Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions

Proverbs 29:27²⁷An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’sMany Bible Versions