Proverbs 29 · Clearspring

The Flourishing of the Righteous

¹A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.+ ²When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.+ ³A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.+ ⁴By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.+ ⁵A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.+ ⁶An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.+ ⁷The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.+ ⁸Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.+ ⁹If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.+ ¹⁰Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.+ ¹¹A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.+ ¹²If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.+ ¹³The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.+ ¹⁴A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.+ ¹⁵A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.+ ¹⁶When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.+ ¹⁷Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.+ ¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.+ ¹⁹A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.+ ²⁰Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.+ ²¹A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.+ ²²An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.+ ²³A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.+ ²⁴A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.+ ²⁵The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.+ ²⁶Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.+ ²⁷An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.+

The Flourishing of the Righteous

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