29:1  A man who hardens {his} neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

29:2  When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

29:3  A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes {his} wealth.

29:4  The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

29:5  A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

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

29:7  The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand {such} concern.

29:8  Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

29:9  When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

29:10  Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

29:11  A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.

29:12  If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers {become} wicked.

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

29:14  If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

29:15  The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

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

29:17  Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

29:18  Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

29:19  A slave will not be instructed by words {alone;} For though he understands, there will be no response.

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

29:21  He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.

29:22  An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

29:23  A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

29:24  He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.

29:25  The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.

29:26  Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man {comes} from the LORD.

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