{"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/ylt/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-17T09:48:38.911Z"},"reference":{"translation":"YLT","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":29,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":28,"nextChapter":30,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":27},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the transgression of the evil is a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!"},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, At his latter end also he is continuator."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah is the judgment of each."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"An abomination to the righteous is the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked is the upright in the way!"}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 29 (YLT)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/ylt/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* YLT. https://primebible.com/ylt/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-06-17)."}}