Old Testament · BSB

Proverbs 29

Berean Standard Bible · 27 verses

  1. A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
  2. When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
  3. A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
  4. By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
  5. A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
  6. An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
  7. The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
  8. Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
  9. If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
  10. Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
  11. A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
  12. If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
  13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
  14. A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
  15. A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
  16. When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
  17. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
  18. Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
  19. A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
  20. Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
  21. A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
  22. An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
  23. A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
  24. A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
  25. The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
  26. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
  27. An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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