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Proverbs 29

Common English Bible CEB

1 One who stays stubborn after many corrections will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.

2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice, but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.

3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.

4 A king gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.

5 People who flatter their friends spread out a net for their feet.

6 The wicked are snared by their own sin; the righteous sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous know the rights of the poor, but the wicked don't understand.

8 Mockers set a city on fire, but the wise turn back anger.

9 When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish, the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.

10 Murderous people hate the innocent, and they seek the lives of the virtuous.

11 Fools show all their anger, but the wise hold it back.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, those who serve him will be wicked.

13 The poor and their oppressors have a common bond— the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

14 If a king judges the poor honestly, his throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom, but children out of control shame their mothers.

16 When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes; the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind and bring delight into your life.

18 When there's no vision, the people get out of control, but whoever obeys instruction is happy.

19 Servants aren't disciplined by words; they might understand, but they don't respond.

20 Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them.

21 Pamper servants from a young age, and later on there will be trouble.

22 Angry people stir up conflict; hotheads cause much offense.

23 Pride lays people low, but those of humble spirit gain honor.

24 Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves; even under oath, they don't testify.

25 People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the LORD are secure.

26 Many seek access to the ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.

27 The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous; the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.

English Standard Version ESV

1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.

11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.

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

21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.

22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.

23 One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.