{"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/web/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-09T23:06:00.146Z"},"reference":{"translation":"WEB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":29,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":28,"nextChapter":30,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":27},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 29 (WEB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* WEB. https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-06-09)."}}