29:1  A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly find himself 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 spreads spreading a net for his steps.

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

29:7  The righteous concern themselves 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 no rest can occur.

29:10  Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright concern themselves 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 last 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 no vision exists, the people behave in an unrestrained manner. But a person remains happy who keeps the law.

29:19  One cannot instruct a slave by words alone; For though he understands, he will not respond.

29:20  Do you see a man who hastily speaks? We have more hope for a fool than for him.

29:21  He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to act like 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 partners 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 find exaltation.

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

29:27  An unjust man seems abominable to the righteous, And he who acts uprightly in the way seems abominable to the wicked.