Proverbs 29
The wicked will be destroyed, while the righteous will be rewarded. A just ruler brings prosperity, but a corrupt one brings ruin. Wisdom and foolishness are contrasted, with the wise being cautious and reserved, while the foolish are reckless and destructive. The righteous care for the poor, while the wicked are ignorant of justice.
The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow himWhen just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mournThe man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substanceA just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy itA man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feetA snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be gladThe just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledgePestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert furyA wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no restBloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soulA foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until laterA leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servantsThe pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them bothThe king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternityThe rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his motherWhen the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruinTeach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soulWhen prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessedA servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respondHave you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correctionWhoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiantA short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sinHumiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spiritWhoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce himWhoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted upMany demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the LordThe just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition
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