Proverbs. 29. He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy. When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it. Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath. If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life. A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked. The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous: and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.