1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
9 [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
27 An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.
Versículos relacionados com Proverbs, 29:
Chapter 29 of the Book of Proverbs deals mainly on justice and its consequences, as well as wisdom and foolishness. It also addresses the theme of the correction and discipline of children. The following verses are related to these themes:
Proverbs 11:18: "The wicked receives misleading salary, but what sows justice will have a certain reward." This verse emphasizes the importance of justice and shows the difference between the consequences for those who act precisely and to those who are unfair.
Proverbs 12:1: "He who loves instruction loves knowledge, but what hates rebuke is stupid." This verse highlights the importance of correction and discipline for personal growth and development, especially in search of wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16: "The wise fears, and deviates from evil, but the fool is crisp, and is insured." This verse talks about the wisdom of avoiding evil and the consequences of acting impulsively.
Proverbs 17:10: "The rebuke penetrates more deeply in the prudent than a hundred whipping at the fool." This verse highlights the importance of correction in our lives and that it is more effective for those who are wise and seek to learn.
Proverbs 19:18: "Punish your Son as long as there is hope, but you do not let you kill you." This verse talks about the importance of children's discipline and correction, showing that it is better to do so while there is still a chance for change and growth.
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