{"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/erv/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T19:32:59.454Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ERV","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 broken, 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 judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth 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 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":"Scornful men 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: the LORD 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 shall give thee rest; yea, he shall 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 honour."},{"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 the LORD shall be safe."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Many seek the ruler's favour: but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD."},{"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 (ERV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/erv/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ERV. https://primebible.com/erv/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}