Proverbs 29:1-27 ESV

[1] He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. [2] When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. [3] He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. [4] By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. [5] A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. [6] An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. [7] A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. [8] Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. [9] If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. [10] Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. [11] A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. [12] If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. [13] The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. [14] If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. [15] The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. [16] When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. [17] Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. [18] Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. [19] By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. [20] Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. [21] Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. [22] A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. [23] One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. [24] The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. [25] The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. [26] Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. [27] An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.