Proverbs 29 :: King James Version (KJV)

Warnings and Instructions

Pro 29:1

Pro 29:1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Pro 29:2

Pro 29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Pro 29:3

Pro 29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

Pro 29:4

Pro 29:4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Pro 29:5

Pro 29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

Pro 29:6

Pro 29:6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Pro 29:7

Pro 29:7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

Pro 29:8

Pro 29:8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

Pro 29:9

Pro 29:9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

Pro 29:10

Pro 29:10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

Pro 29:11

Pro 29:11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

Pro 29:12

Pro 29:12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

Pro 29:13

Pro 29:13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

Pro 29:14

Pro 29:14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Pro 29:15

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

Pro 29:16

Pro 29:16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

Pro 29:17

Pro 29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Pro 29:18

Pro 29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Pro 29:19

Pro 29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

Pro 29:20

Pro 29:20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Pro 29:21

Pro 29:21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

Pro 29:22

Pro 29:22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Pro 29:23

Pro 29:23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Pro 29:24

Pro 29:24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

Pro 29:25

Pro 29:25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Pro 29:26

Pro 29:26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

Pro 29:27

Pro 29:27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

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Proverbs 29 :: King James Version (KJV)

Warnings and Instructions

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