^29:1 He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck will suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.

    ^29:2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the people sigh.

    ^29:3 He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with prostitutes wastes his substance.

    ^29:4 The king establishes the land by justice, but he who takes heave-offerings overthrows it.

    ^29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

    ^29:6 There is a snare in the transgression of an evil man, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

    ^29:7 A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.

    ^29:8 Scoffers breathe against a city, but wise men turn away wrath.

    ^29:9 If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he is angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

    ^29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate he who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.

    ^29:11 A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.

    ^29:12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

    ^29:13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.

    ^29:14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

    ^29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

    ^29:16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their fall.

    ^29:17 Discipline your son and he will give you rest, yes, he will give a delicacy to your soul.

    ^29:18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, he is fortunate.

    ^29:19 A servant will not be disciplined by words, because though he understands, he will not give heed.

    ^29:20 See a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

    ^29:21 He who brings up his servant gently from childhood will have him become a son at the last.

    ^29:22 An angry man stirs up strife and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.

    ^29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor.

    ^29:24 He who is partner with a thief, hates his own soul; he hears the oath at trial and utters nothing.

    ^29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah will be safe.

    ^29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.

    ^29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.