"1 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.”
(Proverbs 29:1-27 AV)
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