{"book":"Proverbs","slug":"proverbs","ch":29,"genre":"poetry","sub":"Proverbs","prev":"proverbs/28","next":"proverbs/30","verses":[{"v":1,"t":"A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof"},{"style":"indent2","t":"will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery."}],"h":"The Flourishing of the Righteous","style":"indent1stline"},{"v":2,"t":"When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but when the wicked rule, the people groan."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":3,"t":"A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":4,"t":"By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.","f":["Or who taxes heavily or who takes bribes"],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"By justice a king brings stability to the land,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":5,"t":"A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A man who flatters his neighbor"},{"style":"indent2","t":"spreads a net for his feet."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":6,"t":"An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"An evil man is caught by his own sin,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but a righteous one sings and rejoices."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":7,"t":"The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"The righteous consider the cause of the poor,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but the wicked have no regard for such concerns."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":8,"t":"Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"Mockers inflame a city,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but the wise turn away anger."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":9,"t":"If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"If a wise man goes to court with a fool,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"there will be raving and laughing with no resolution."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":10,"t":"Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.","f":["Or but the upright seek his soul"],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but the upright care for his life."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":11,"t":"A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A fool vents all his anger,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but a wise man holds it back."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":12,"t":"If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"If a ruler listens to lies,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"all his officials will be wicked."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":13,"t":"The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:"},{"style":"indent2","t":"The LORD gives light to the eyes of both."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":14,"t":"A king who judges the poor with fairness — his throne will be established forever.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A king who judges the poor with fairness —"},{"style":"indent2","t":"his throne will be established forever."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":15,"t":"A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A rod of correction imparts wisdom,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but a child left to himself disgraces his mother."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":16,"t":"When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases;"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but the righteous will see their downfall."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":17,"t":"Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;"},{"style":"indent2","t":"he will bring delight to your soul."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":18,"t":"Where [there is] no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed [is] he who keeps the Law.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"Where [there is] no vision, the people cast off restraint;"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but blessed [is] he who keeps the Law."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":19,"t":"A servant cannot be corrected by words [alone]; though he understands, he will not respond.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A servant cannot be corrected by words [alone];"},{"style":"indent2","t":"though he understands, he will not respond."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":20,"t":"Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"Do you see a man who speaks in haste?"},{"style":"indent2","t":"There is more hope for a fool than for him."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":21,"t":"A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A servant pampered from his youth"},{"style":"indent2","t":"will bring grief in the end."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":22,"t":"An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"An angry man stirs up dissension,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":23,"t":"A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A man’s pride will bring him low,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but a humble spirit will obtain honor."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":24,"t":"A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"A partner to a thief hates his own soul;"},{"style":"indent2","t":"he receives the oath but does not testify."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":25,"t":"The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"The fear of man is a snare,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":26,"t":"Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"Many seek the ruler’s favor,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"but a man receives justice from the LORD."}],"style":"indent1stline"},{"v":27,"t":"An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.","f":[],"lines":[{"style":"indent1stline","t":"An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,"},{"style":"indent2","t":"and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked."}],"style":"indent1stline"}]}