{"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/kjv/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-28T21:42:24.323Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","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 <i>his</i> 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 beareth rule, the people mourn."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth <i>his</i> substance."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the transgression of an evil man <i>there is</i> a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: <i>but</i> the wicked regardeth not to know <i>it</i>."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise <i>men</i> turn away wrath."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"<i>If</i> a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, <i>there is</i> no rest."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise <i>man</i> keepeth it in till afterwards."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants <i>are</i> wicked."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes."},{"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 <i>to himself</i> bringeth his mother to shame."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see 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 <i>there is</i> no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy <i>is</i> he."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Seest thou a man <i>that is</i> hasty in his words? <i>there is</i> 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 <i>his</i> son at the length."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth <i>it</i> not."},{"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 <i>every</i> man's judgment <i>cometh</i> from the LORD."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"An unjust man <i>is</i> an abomination to the just: and <i>he that is</i> upright in the way <i>is</i> abomination to the wicked."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 29 (KJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-05-28)."}}