Verse-Reference
Reference-Verse
Abbreviate Books
Quotes around Verses      |
 Pro 29:1 |
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken [fn]beyond remedy. |
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Pro 29:2 |
When the righteous [fn]increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. |
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Pro 29:3 |
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. |
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Pro 29:4 |
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. |
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Pro 29:5 |
A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. |
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Pro 29:6 |
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. |
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Pro 29:7 |
The righteous [fn]is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such [fn]concern. |
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Pro 29:8 |
Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. |
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Pro 29:9 |
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, [fn]The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. |
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Pro 29:10 |
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright [fn]are concerned for his life. |
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Pro 29:11 |
A fool [fn]always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. |
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Pro 29:12 |
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked. |
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Pro 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor [fn]have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
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Pro 29:14 |
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. |
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Pro 29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child [fn]who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. |
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Pro 29:16 |
When the wicked [fn]increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. |
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Pro 29:17 |
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also [fn]delight your soul. |
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Pro 29:18 |
Where there is no [fn]vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. |
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Pro 29:19 |
A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response. |
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Pro 29:20 |
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
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Pro 29:21 |
He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. |
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Pro 29:22 |
An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. |
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Pro 29:23 |
A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. |
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Pro 29:24 |
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. |
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Pro 29:25 |
The fear of man [fn]brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. |
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Pro 29:26 |
Many seek the ruler's [fn]favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. |
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Pro 29:27 |
An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. |
NASB Footnotes:
- (29:1) Literally: and there is no remedy
- (29:2) Or, become great
- (29:7) Literally: knows the cause
- (29:7) Literally: knowledge
- (29:9) Literally: He
- (29:10) Literally: seek his soul
- (29:11) Literally: sends forth all his spirit
- (29:13) Literally: meet together
- (29:15) Literally: left to himself
- (29:16) Or, become great
- (29:17) Literally: give delight to
- (29:18) Or, revelation
- (29:25) Literally: gives
- (29:26) Literally: face
