The Bible Says Commentary on Proverbs 29

A man who hardens his neck after many reproofs is suddenly broken beyond remedy.

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, they groan.

A son who loves wisdom gladdens his father, while a son keeping company with harlots wastes wealth.

Justice from a king stabilizes the land, while bribe-taking overthrows it.

A man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for the neighbor's feet.

The evil man is ensnared by his own transgression, while the righteous sings and rejoices.

The righteous attend to the rights of the poor, while the wicked do not even understand the concern.

Scorners set a whole city aflame, while wise men turn anger aside.

Disputes with a fool produce only rage or mockery, with no resolution.

Bloodthirsty men hate the blameless, while the upright work to preserve his life.

A fool empties out all his anger, while a wise man holds it back.

A ruler who listens to lies fills his court with wicked ministers.

The poor man and his oppressor share the LORD as the giver of light to their eyes.

A king who judges the poor with truth establishes his throne forever.

The rod and reproof together give wisdom, while a child left to his own way shames his mother.

When the wicked increase so does sin, but the righteous live to see their fall.

Correcting a son yields, in time, comfort and delight to the parent's soul.

Without the LORD's revealed word people throw off restraint, but happy is the man who keeps the law.

A servant cannot always be moved by words alone even when he understands.

A man hasty in his words has less hope of correction than an obvious fool.

Pampering a servant from childhood produces a relationship that will end in trouble.

An angry man stirs up strife and a hot-tempered man piles up transgression.

Pride brings a man low, while a humble spirit gathers honor.

Partnering with a thief and remaining silent under oath is a hatred of one's own life.

The fear of man is a snare, while trust in the LORD lifts a man up.

Many seek the ruler's favor, but real justice comes from the LORD.

The righteous and the wicked find each other repugnant, and the divide between them does not soften.