# Proverbs 29

> Lumin Translation

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/29

Translated from Hebrew and Greek with AI, then checked for clarity and fidelity.

1. Whoever receives correction after correction yet hardens his neck will suddenly be shattered, and there is no remedy.
2. When the righteous abound, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rules, the people groan.
3. A man who loves wisdom gladdens his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes squanders his riches.
4. A king establishes the land by justice, but a man of bribes destroys it.
5. A man who flatters his companion spreads a net for his steps.
6. An evil man's sin is a snare, but the righteous sings for joy and rejoices.
7. The righteous knows the plea of the poor; the wicked does not understand knowledge.
8. Scornful men inflame a city, but wise men calm anger.
9. When a wise man contends with a fool, the fool rages or laughs, and there is no quiet.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate the blameless, but the upright seek his life.
11. A fool unleashes all his anger, but a wise man holds it back until afterward.
12. If a ruler heeds lies, all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man meet; Yahweh enlightens both their eyes.
14. The king who judges the poor in faithfulness, his throne stands firm forever.
15. Rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shames his mother.
16. When the wicked grow numerous, transgression abounds; but the righteous see their ruin.
17. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delights to your soul.
18. Without vision, people run unrestrained, but whoever guards the law is blessed.
19. A servant is not corrected by words, for even if he understands, there is no answer.
20. Do you see a man quick in his words? A fool has more hope than he.
21. Bringing up one's servant from youth will make him a son at the end.
22. An angry man provokes strife, and a furious man is full of transgression.
23. A man's pride brings him low, but a humble spirit upholds honor.
24. Whoever shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears a curse but does not disclose it.
25. The fear of others brings a snare, but whoever puts confidence in Yahweh is exalted.
26. Many seek a ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
27. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and an upright way is an abomination to the wicked.

## Nearby chapters

[Proverbs 28](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/28.md)
[Proverbs 30](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/30.md)

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