{"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/dbt/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-27T02:07:44.744Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DBT","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 without remedy."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"A 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 bringeth his mother to shame."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Hast thou seen a man 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 in the end have him as a son."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked man."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 29 (DBT)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/dbt/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DBT. https://primebible.com/dbt/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-05-27)."}}