29 He, that being often reproved
hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2 When the righteous are in authority,
the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 4 The king by judgment establisheth the
land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour
spreadeth a net for his feet. 6 In the transgression of an evil man
there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous considereth the cause
of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare:
but wise men turn away wrath. 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish
man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright:
but the just seek his soul. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but
a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his
servants are wicked. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet
together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the
poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and
reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to
shame. 16 When
the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall
see their fall. 17 Correct
thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy
soul. 18 Where
there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy
is he. 19 A servant
will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest
thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than
of him. 21 He
that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become
his son at the length. 22 An
angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's
pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso
is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth
it not. 25 The
fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall
be safe. 26 Many
seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. 27 An
unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the
way is abomination to the wicked.
