{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/akjv/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T13:25:11.706Z"},"reference":{"translation":"AKJV","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":29,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":28,"nextChapter":30,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":27},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 29 (AKJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/akjv/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* AKJV. https://primebible.com/akjv/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}