1 The man who remains stiff-necked and hates rebuke will be crushed suddenly beyond cure.
2 When the just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king gives stability to the land; but he who imposes heavy taxes ruins it.
5 The man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net under his feet.
6 The wicked man steps into a snare, but the just man runs on joyfully.
7 The just man has a care for the rights of the poor; the wicked man has no such concern.
8 Arrogant men set the city ablaze, but wise men calm the fury.
9 If a wise man disputes with a fool, he may rage or laugh but can have no peace.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the honest man, but the upright show concern for his life.
11 The fool gives vent to all his anger; but by biding his time, the wise man calms it.
12 If a ruler listens to lying words, his servants all become wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have a common bond: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king is zealous for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a boy left to his whims disgraces his mother.
16 When the wicked prevail, crime increases; but their downfall the just will behold.
17 Correct your son, and he will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul.
18 Without prophecy the people become demoralized; but happy is he who keeps the law.
19 By words no servant can be trained; for he understands what is said, but obeys not.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? More can be hoped for from a fool!
21 If a man pampers his servant from childhood, he will turn out to be stubborn.
22 An ill-tempered man stirs up disputes, and a hotheaded man is the cause of many sins.
23 Man's pride causes his humiliation, but he who is humble of spirit obtains honor.
24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy: he hears himself put under a curse, yet discloses nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.
26 Many curry favor with the ruler, but the rights of each are from the LORD.
27 The evildoer is an abomination to the just, and he who walks uprightly is an 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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