Chapter Text
29:1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
29:2 When the righteous increase, the people are glad, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
29:3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who befriends harlots destroys his wealth.
29:4 By justice the king causes the land to stand, But a man of bribes tears it down.
29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
29:6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings with joy and is glad.
29:7 The righteous knows the cause of the poor, The wicked does not understand that knowledge.
29:8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
29:9 When a wise man is brought into judgment with a man who is an ignorant fool, The ignorant fool both rages and laughs, and there is no rest.
29:10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright seek the well‑being of his soul.
29:11 A fool lets out all of his spirit, But a wise man holds it back.
29:12 If a ruler pays attention to a lying word, All his ministers become wicked.
29:13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together in this— Yahweh gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14 If a king judges the poor with truth, 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 see their fall.
29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; And he will give delight to your soul.
29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are out of control, But how blessed is he who keeps the law.
29:19 A slave will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no answer.
29:20 Do you behold a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21 He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be arrogant.
29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot‑tempered man abounds in transgression.
29:23 A man’s lofty pride will bring him low, But a lowly spirit will take hold of glory.
29:24 He who divides the spoil with a thief hates his own soul; He hears the oath but declares nothing.
29:25 Trembling before man brings a snare, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.
29:26 Many seek the face of a ruler, But justice for man comes from Yahweh.
29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.