Proverbs · 27 verses
Proverbs 29
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In this chapter, a fool may have more hope than a man who speaks in haste—a sharp promotion for folly, and a dreadful demotion for the tongue.
A city can be ruined by the people who govern itvv. 1–14
The chapter opens with a stiff-necked man being shattered beyond recovery, then turns to the public life of rulers and subjects. Righteousness makes the people rejoice; wicked rule makes them groan. Justice steadies a land, while tribute-taking demolishes it, and a ruler who listens to lies can expect wickedness from every official. Even the poor man and the oppressor share one curious endowment: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. The courtroom is less orderly than it ought to be: a wise man and a fool produce “raving and laughing with no resolution.”
The tongue, the temper, and the snarevv. 15–27
The latter movement gathers the household, the servant, the angry man, the proud man, and the thief’s partner into one crowded gallery. Correction may give wisdom and rest, but pampering a servant from youth ends in grief. A fool vents his anger; the wise man holds it back; and then comes the chapter’s wonderfully severe comparison: “There is more hope for a fool than for him.” The thief’s partner receives the oath but does not testify, and the chapter leaves that silence standing precisely where it is. Fear of man is a snare, while justice is received from the LORD rather than merely from a ruler’s favor.
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Prov 29:1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
Prov 29:2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Prov 29:3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Prov 29:4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
Prov 29:5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Prov 29:6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
Prov 29:7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
Prov 29:8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Prov 29:9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
Prov 29:10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
Prov 29:11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Prov 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
Prov 29:13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Prov 29:14A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
Prov 29:15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Prov 29:16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Prov 29:17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Prov 29:18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Prov 29:19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Prov 29:20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov 29:21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
Prov 29:22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Prov 29:23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Prov 29:24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
Prov 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Prov 29:26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Prov 29:27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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Where this is echoed
Readers' own connections, from OpenBible's crowd-voted cross-references — agreement about relevance, and not scholarly confidence. 354 passages were voted onto 26 verses of this chapter; the 16 shown lead on votes, and each is listed at the verse it was voted onto most strongly.
- 23Matthew 23:12For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
- 23Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
- 23Proverbs 11:2When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
- 23Isaiah 66:2Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
- 23James 4:6–10But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- 231 Peter 5:5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- 23Proverbs 15:33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
- 23Matthew 18:4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
- 25Psalms 118:8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
- 23Deuteronomy 8:16He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.
- 23Job 40:12Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.
- 23Daniel 5:20–21But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
- 25Luke 12:4I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
- 25Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
- 232 Chronicles 33:10–12And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.
- 25Psalms 91:14“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
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