Proverbs 29 :: English Standard Version (ESV)

Pro 29:1

Pro 29:1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

Pro 29:2

Pro 29:2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Pro 29:3

Pro 29:3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Pro 29:4

Pro 29:4By justice a king builds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts[fn] tears it down.

Pro 29:5

Pro 29:5A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.

Pro 29:6

Pro 29:6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

Pro 29:7

Pro 29:7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

Pro 29:8

Pro 29:8Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.

Pro 29:9

Pro 29:9If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

Pro 29:10

Pro 29:10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless
and seek the life of the upright.[fn]

Pro 29:11

Pro 29:11A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.

Pro 29:12

Pro 29:12If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.

Pro 29:13

Pro 29:13The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

Pro 29:14

Pro 29:14If a king faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.

Pro 29:15

Pro 29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Pro 29:16

Pro 29:16When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

Pro 29:17

Pro 29:17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.

Pro 29:18

Pro 29:18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,[fn]
but blessed is he who keeps the law.

Pro 29:19

Pro 29:19By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.

Pro 29:20

Pro 29:20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Pro 29:21

Pro 29:21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
will in the end find him his heir.[fn]

Pro 29:22

Pro 29:22A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.

Pro 29:23

Pro 29:23One’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Pro 29:24

Pro 29:24The partner of a thief hates his own life;
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

Pro 29:25

Pro 29:25The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

Pro 29:26

Pro 29:26Many seek the face of a ruler,
but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.

Pro 29:27

Pro 29:27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

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ESV Footnotes

(29:4)

Or who taxes heavily

(29:10)

Or but the upright seek his soul

(29:18)

Or the people are discouraged

(29:21)

The meaning of the Hebrew word rendered his heir is uncertain

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