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1995</td><td class="version" width="50%">English Standard Version</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span><span class="btext2">He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span><span class="btext1">When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span><span class="btext2">When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span><span class="btext2">He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span><span class="btext2">By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span><span class="btext2">A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span><span class="btext1">By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span><span class="btext2">An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span><span class="btext2">A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="btext1">When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="btext2">If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><span class="btext2">A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span><span class="btext1">If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span><span class="btext2">If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span><span class="btext1">If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span><span class="btext2">If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span><span class="btext1">When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span><span class="btext2">When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span><span class="btext2">By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span><span class="btext1">He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span><span class="btext1">An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span><span class="btext2">A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span><span class="btext1">A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span><span class="btext2">One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span><span class="btext1">He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span><span class="btext1">The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span><span class="btext2">The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span><span class="btext1">Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.<td width="50%" class="even" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span><span class="btext2">Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.</span></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span><span class="btext1">An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.<td width="50%" class="odd" valign="top"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span><span class="btext2">An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.</span></td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="copy" width="50%">New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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