Provérbios 29

1 He*2 Chr. 36:16; Prov. 6:15 who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,

Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the *Esth. 8:15; Prov. 28:12people rejoice;

But when a wicked man rules, *Esth. 4:3the people groan.

3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,

But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

4 The king establishes the land by justice,

But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

5 A man who *Prov. 26:28flatters his neighbor

Spreads a net for his feet.

6 By transgression an evil man is snared,

But the righteous sings and rejoices.

7 The righteous *Job 29:16; Ps. 41:1; Prov. 31:8, 9considers the cause of the poor,

But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

8 Scoffers *Prov. 11:11set a city aflame,

But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,

*Matt. 11:17Whether thefool rages or laughs, thereis no peace.

10 *Gen. 4:5–8; 1 John 3:12The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,

But the upright seek his well-being.

11 A fool vents all his *Prov. 14:33feelings,

But a wise man holds them back.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,

All his servants become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:

*(Matt. 5:45)The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 The king who judges the *Ps. 72:4; Is. 11:4poor with truth,

His throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and rebuke give *Prov. 22:15wisdom,

But a child left tohimself brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;

But the righteous will see their *Ps. 37:34; Prov. 21:12fall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;

Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

18 *1 Sam. 3:1; Ps. 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12Where thereis no revelation, the people cast off restraint;

But *Prov. 8:32; John 13:17happy is he who keeps the law.

19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;

For though he understands, he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man hasty in his words?

*Prov. 26:12Thereis more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood

Will have him as a son in the end.

22 *Prov. 26:21An angry man stirs up strife,

And a furious man abounds in transgression.

23 *Job 22:29; Prov. 15:33; 18:12; Is. 66:2; Dan. 4:30; Matt. 23:12; Luke 14:11; 18:14; Acts 12:23; (James 4:6–10; 1 Pet. 5:5, 6)A man’s pride will bring him low,

But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;

*Lev. 5:1He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25 *Gen. 12:12; 20:2; Luke 12:4; John 12:42, 43The fear of man brings a snare,

But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

26 *Ps. 20:9Many seek the ruler’s favor,

But justice for man comes from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,

And hewhois upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.