משלי כטProverbs 29

One oft reproved may become stiffnecked—But then will be suddenly broken beyond repair.

When the righteous become great the people rejoice,But when the wicked dominate the people groan.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,But he who keeps company with prostitutes will lose his wealth.

By justice a king sustains the land,But a fraudulent man tears it down.

A man who flatters his fellowSpreads a net for his feet.

An evil man’s offenses are a trap for himself,But a righteous person sings out joyously.

The righteous are concerned with the cause of the wretched;The wicked cannot understand such concern.

Scoffers inflame a city,But the wise allay anger.

When someone who is wise enters into litigation with a foolThere is ranting and ridicule, but no satisfaction.

Those who are bloodthirsty detest the blameless,But the upright seek them out.

A dullard gives full vent to rage,But a wise person calms it down.

A ruler who listens to lies—All his ministers will be wicked.

The poor and the fraudulent meet; GOD gives luster to the eyes of both.

A king who judges the wretched honestly—His throne will be established forever.

Rod and reproof produce wisdom,But a youth out of control is a disgrace to his mother.

When the wicked increase, offenses increase,But the righteous will see their downfall.

Discipline your son and he will give you peace;He will gratify you with dainties.

For lack of vision a people lose restraint,But happy is he who heeds instruction.

A slave cannot be disciplined by words;Though he may comprehend, he does not respond.

If you see a man hasty in speech,There is more hope for a fool than for him.

A slave pampered from youthWill come to a bad end.

An angry man provokes a quarrel;A hothead commits many offenses.

Pride of mortals will bring humiliation,But one who is humble will obtain honor.

He who shares with a thief is his own enemy;He hears the imprecation and does not tell.

A person’s fears become a trap,But one who trusts in GOD shall be safeguarded.

Many seek audience with a ruler,But it is from GOD that a [wronged] party gets justice.

The unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,And one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.