Proverbios 29

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy. ² When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh. ³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. ⁴ The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. ⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his steps. ⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice. ⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked understandeth not knowledge. ⁸ Scornful men set a city in a blaze; But wise men turn away wrath. ⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. ¹⁰ The men of blood hate him that is sincere; And as for the upright, they seek his life. ¹¹ A fool spendeth all his spirit; But a wise man stilleth it within him. ¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked. ¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together; The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both. 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 to himself causeth shame to his mother. ¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall gaze upon their fall. ¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. ¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. ¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, there will be no response. ²⁰ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. ²¹ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become master at the last. ²² An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. ²³ A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour. ²⁴ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. ²⁵ The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high. ²⁶ Many seek the ruler's favour; But a man's judgment cometh from the LORD. ²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.