Douay Bible - Proverbs Chapter 29

Proverbs 29:1
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.

Proverbs 29:2
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

Proverbs 29:3
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.

Proverbs 29:4
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

Proverbs 29:5
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

Proverbs 29:6
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.

Proverbs 29:7
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.

Proverbs 29:8
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

Proverbs 29:10
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.

Proverbs 29:12
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.

Proverbs 29:13
The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

Proverbs 29:14
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

Proverbs 29:17
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.

Proverbs 29:18
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.

Proverbs 29:19
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.

Proverbs 29:20
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.

Proverbs 29:21
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.

Proverbs 29:22
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.

Proverbs 29:23
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.

Proverbs 29:24
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.

Proverbs 29:25
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.

Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.

Proverbs 29:27
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.

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