Proverbs 29
A person who refuses to listen to rebukes will be destroyed, and a wicked ruler brings suffering to the people, while a just ruler brings stability. The righteous care about justice for the poor, and a wise person controls their anger, while a fool gives in to their emotions. A king who judges the poor fairly will have a secure throne, and discipline is necessary for a child to become wise. Those who trust in the Lord are kept safe, and the righteous detest dishonesty, while the wicked detest the upright.
1A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed-without remedy.2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.4By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.5Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.6An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.10Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.11A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.15The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.17Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.19A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.21If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.23A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.24The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.27The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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