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Proverbs 29 — NIV
Vision, Correction, and Trust
Chapter 29 warns of the danger of a hardened heart, the need for vision and discipline, and closes by promising safety to those who trust the Lord.
Proverbs 29:1“Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.”
Proverbs 29:2“2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
Proverbs 29:3“3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.”
Proverbs 29:4“4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.”
Proverbs 29:5“5 Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.”
Proverbs 29:6“6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.”
Proverbs 29:7“7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.”
Proverbs 29:8“8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.”
Proverbs 29:9“9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.”
Proverbs 29:10“10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.”
Proverbs 29:11“11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”
Proverbs 29:12“12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.”
Proverbs 29:13“13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.”
Proverbs 29:14“14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.”
Proverbs 29:15“15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.”
Proverbs 29:16“16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.”
Proverbs 29:17“17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.”
Proverbs 29:18“18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.”
Proverbs 29:19“19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.”
Proverbs 29:20“20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.”
Proverbs 29:21“21 A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.”
Proverbs 29:22“22 An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.”
Proverbs 29:23“23 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.”
Proverbs 29:24“24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.”
Proverbs 29:25“25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
Proverbs 29:26“26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.”
Proverbs 29:27“27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.”
Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®). Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.