<!--more--><div class="scripturelog_navigation"><div> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1000000">Old Testament</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017049">Proverbs</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017902">Chapter 29</a></div><div><span class="scripturelog_navigation_previous"><a href="?page_id=1017873">&laquo; Previous Chapter</a></span> &bull; <span class="scripturelog_navigation_next"><a href="?page_id=1017930">Next Chapter &raquo;</a></span></div></div><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon</em></p><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon Copied by Men of Hezekiah</em></p><ul class="scripturelog_verse_list"><li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017903">1</a>. HE, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017904">2</a>. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017905">3</a>. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017906">4</a>. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017907">5</a>. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017908">6</a>. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017909">7</a>. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017910">8</a>. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017911">9</a>. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017912">10</a>. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017913">11</a>. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017914">12</a>. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017915">13</a>. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017916">14</a>. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017917">15</a>. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017918">16</a>. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017919">17</a>. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017920">18</a>. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017921">19</a>. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017922">20</a>. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?  there is more hope of a fool than of him.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017923">21</a>. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017924">22</a>. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017925">23</a>. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017926">24</a>. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017927">25</a>. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017928">26</a>. Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017929">27</a>. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.</li>
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