{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/kjv/pro029.htm","path":"bib/kjv/pro029.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/kjv/pro029.htm","text":"1\u00a0He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.\n \n2\u00a0When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.\n \n3\u00a0Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.\n \n4\u00a0The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.\n \n5\u00a0A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.\n \n6\u00a0In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.\n \n7\u00a0The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.\n \n8\u00a0Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.\n \n9\u00a0If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.\n \n10\u00a0The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.\n \n11\u00a0A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.\n \n12\u00a0If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.\n \n13\u00a0The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.\n \n14\u00a0The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.\n \n15\u00a0The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.\n \n16\u00a0When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.\n \n17\u00a0Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.\n \n18\u00a0Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.\n \n19\u00a0A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.\n \n20\u00a0Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.\n \n21\u00a0He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.\n \n22\u00a0An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.\n \n23\u00a0A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.\n \n24\u00a0Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.\n \n25\u00a0The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.\n \n26\u00a0Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.\n \n27\u00a0An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.","title":"King James Version: Proverbs: Proverbs Chapter 29","type":"page"}