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30">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">Berean Standard Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/bsb/heb/proverbs/29.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><A name="2"></a><p class="hdg">The Flourishing of the Righteous<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof <p class="indent2"> will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. <A name="3"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, <p class="indent2"> but when the wicked rule, the people groan. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, <p class="indent2"> but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>By justice a king brings stability to the land, <p class="indent2"> but a man who exacts tribute<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> demolishes it. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>A man who flatters his neighbor <p class="indent2"> spreads a net for his feet. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>An evil man is caught by his own sin, <p class="indent2"> but a righteous one sings and rejoices. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The righteous consider the cause of the poor, <p class="indent2"> but the wicked have no regard for such concerns. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Mockers inflame a city, <p class="indent2"> but the wise turn away anger. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>If a wise man goes to court with a fool, <p class="indent2"> there will be raving and laughing with no resolution. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, <p class="indent2"> but the upright care for his life.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>A fool vents all his anger, <p class="indent2"> but a wise man holds it back. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>If a ruler listens to lies, <p class="indent2"> all his officials will be wicked. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: <p class="indent2"> The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>A king who judges the poor with fairness—<p class="indent2"> his throne will be established forever. <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>A rod of correction imparts wisdom, <p class="indent2"> but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; <p class="indent2"> but the righteous will see their downfall. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; <p class="indent2"> he will bring delight to your soul. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; <p class="indent2"> but blessed is he who keeps the Law. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; <p class="indent2"> though he understands, he will not respond. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Do you see a man who speaks in haste? <p class="indent2"> There is more hope for a fool than for him. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>A servant pampered from his youth <p class="indent2"> will bring grief in the end. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>An angry man stirs up dissension, <p class="indent2"> and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A man’s pride will bring him low, <p class="indent2"> but a humble spirit will obtain honor. <A name="25"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>A partner to a thief hates his own soul; <p class="indent2"> he receives the oath but does not testify. <A name="26"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The fear of man is a snare, <p class="indent2"> but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. <A name="27"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Many seek the ruler’s favor, <p class="indent2"> but a man receives justice from the LORD. <p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, <p class="indent2"> and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">4</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> Or <i>who taxes heavily</i> or <i>who takes bribes</i><br><span class="fnverse">10</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Or <i>but the upright seek his soul</i><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a 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