Proverbs 29

1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.Cross-references: 1Sam 2:25 · 1Sam 2:34 · 1Ki 17:1 · 1Ki 18:18 · 1Ki 20:42 · 1Ki 21:20 · +27 more

2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.Cross-references: Esth 3:15 · Esth 8:15 · Ps 72:1 · Prov 11:10 · Prov 28:12 · Prov 28:28 · +6 more

3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Cross-references: Prov 5:8 · Prov 6:26 · Prov 10:1 · Prov 15:20 · Prov 21:17 · Prov 21:20 · +8 more

4The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.Cross-references: 1Sam 13:13 · 2Sam 8:15 · 1Ki 2:12 · 2Ki 15:18 · 2Chr 9:8 · Ps 89:14 · +10 more

5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.Cross-references: 2Sam 14:17 · Job 17:5 · Ps 5:9 · Ps 12:2 · Prov 1:17 · Prov 7:5 · +9 more

6An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.Cross-references: Ex 15:1 · Job 18:7 · Ps 11:6 · Ps 97:11 · Ps 118:15 · Ps 132:16 · +10 more

7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.Cross-references: 1Sam 25:9 · Job 29:16 · Job 31:13 · Job 31:21 · Ps 31:7 · Ps 41:1 · +8 more

8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.Cross-references: Ex 32:10 · Num 16:48 · Num 25:11 · Deut 9:18 · 2Sam 24:16 · Prov 11:11 · +11 more

9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.Cross-references: Prov 26:4 · Eccl 10:13 · Matt 7:6 · Matt 11:17

10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.Cross-references: Gen 4:5 · 1Sam 15:11 · 1Sam 20:31 · 1Sam 22:11 · 1Ki 21:20 · 1Ki 22:8 · +12 more

11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.Cross-references: Judg 16:17 · Prov 12:16 · Prov 12:23 · Prov 14:33 · Prov 19:11 · Amos 5:13 · +1 more

12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.Cross-references: 1Sam 22:8 · 1Sam 23:19 · 2Sam 3:7 · 2Sam 4:5 · 1Ki 21:11 · 2Ki 10:6 · +4 more

13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.Cross-references: Ex 22:25 · Lev 25:35 · Neh 5:5 · Ps 13:3 · Prov 22:2 · Matt 5:45 · +3 more

14The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.Cross-references: Job 29:11 · Ps 72:2 · Ps 72:12 · Ps 82:2 · Ps 89:2 · Prov 16:12 · +12 more

15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.Cross-references: 1Ki 1:6 · Prov 10:1 · Prov 10:5 · Prov 13:24 · Prov 17:21 · Prov 17:25 · +6 more

16When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.Cross-references: Ps 37:34 · Ps 37:36 · Ps 58:10 · Ps 91:8 · Ps 92:9 · Ps 92:11 · +4 more

17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.Cross-references: Prov 10:1 · Prov 13:24 · Prov 19:18 · Prov 22:15 · Prov 23:13 · Prov 29:15

18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.Cross-references: Ex 32:25 · 1Sam 3:1 · 2Chr 28:19 · Ps 1:1 · Ps 19:11 · Ps 74:9 · +11 more

19A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.Cross-references: Job 19:16 · Prov 26:3 · Prov 30:22

20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.Cross-references: Prov 14:29 · Prov 21:5 · Prov 26:12 · Prov 29:11 · Eccl 5:2 · James 1:19

21He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

22An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.Cross-references: Prov 10:12 · Prov 14:17 · Prov 15:18 · Prov 17:19 · Prov 22:24 · Prov 26:21 · +2 more

23A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.Cross-references: Deut 8:2 · Deut 8:16 · 2Chr 32:25 · 2Chr 33:10 · 2Chr 33:23 · Job 22:29 · +18 more

24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.Cross-references: Lev 5:1 · Judg 17:2 · Ps 50:18 · Prov 1:11 · Prov 6:32 · Prov 8:36 · +4 more

25The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.Cross-references: Gen 12:11 · Gen 20:2 · Gen 20:11 · Gen 26:7 · Ex 32:22 · 1Sam 15:24 · +27 more

26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.Cross-references: Gen 43:14 · Ezra 7:27 · Neh 1:11 · Esth 4:16 · Ps 20:9 · Ps 62:12 · +8 more

27A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.Cross-references: Ps 119:115 · Ps 139:21 · Prov 24:9 · Prov 29:10 · Zech 11:8 · John 7:7 · +3 more