Proverbs 29 :: New King James Version (NKJV)

Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law

Pro 29:1

Pro 29:1He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Pro 29:2

Pro 29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

Pro 29:3

Pro 29:3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

Pro 29:4

Pro 29:4The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

Pro 29:5

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

Pro 29:6

Pro 29:6By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

Pro 29:7

Pro 29:7The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

Pro 29:8

Pro 29:8Scoffers set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.

Pro 29:9

Pro 29:9If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

Pro 29:10

Pro 29:10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his well-being.[fn]

Pro 29:11

Pro 29:11A fool vents all his feelings,[fn]
But a wise man holds them back.

Pro 29:12

Pro 29:12If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.

Pro 29:13

Pro 29:13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

Pro 29:14

Pro 29:14The king who judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.

Pro 29:15

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

Pro 29:16

Pro 29:16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.

Pro 29:17

Pro 29:17Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

Pro 29:18

Pro 29:18Where there is no revelation,[fn] the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.

Pro 29:19

Pro 29:19A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.

Pro 29:20

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

Pro 29:21

Pro 29:21He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.

Pro 29:22

Pro 29:22An angry man stirs up strife,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.

Pro 29:23

Pro 29:23A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

Pro 29:24

Pro 29:24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
He swears to tell the truth,[fn] but reveals nothing.

Pro 29:25

Pro 29:25The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.

Pro 29:26

Pro 29:26Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.

Pro 29:27

Pro 29:27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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NKJV Footnotes

(29:10)

Literally soul

(29:11)

Literally spirit

(29:18)

Or prophetic vision

(29:24)

Literally hears the adjuration

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