29:1   If you keep being stubborn after many warnings, you will suddenly discover you have gone too far.

29:2   When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.

29:3   If you love wisdom your parents will be glad, but chasing after bad women will cost you everything.

29:4   An honest ruler makes the nation strong; a ruler who takes bribes will bring it to ruin.

29:5   Flattery is nothing less than setting a trap.

29:6   Your sins will catch you, but everyone who lives right will sing and celebrate.

29:7   The wicked don't care about the rights of the poor, but good people do.

29:8   Sneering at others is a spark that sets a city on fire; using good sense can put out the flames of anger.

29:9   Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.

29:10   A murderer hates everyone who is honest and lives right.

29:11   Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper-- be sensible and patient.

29:12   A ruler who listens to lies will have corrupt officials.

29:13   The poor and all who abuse them must each depend on God for light.

29:14   Kings who are fair to the poor will rule forever.

29:15   Correct your children, and they will be wise; children out of control disgrace their mothers.

29:16   Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall.

29:17   If you correct your children, they will bring you peace and happiness.

29:18   Without guidance from God law and order disappear, but God blesses everyone who obeys his Law.

29:19   Even when servants are smart, it takes more than words to make them obey.

29:20   There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.

29:21   Slaves that you treat kindly from their childhood will cause you sorrow.

29:22   A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

29:23   Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.

29:24   If you take part in a crime you are your worst enemy, because even under oath you can't tell the truth.

29:25   Don't fall into the trap of being a coward-- trust the LORD, and you will be safe.

29:26   Many try to make friends with a ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.

29:27   Good people and criminals can't stand each other.