{"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/asv/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-31T03:17:30.525Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ASV","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 hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it ."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 29 (ASV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ASV. https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-05-31)."}}