# Proverbs 29 (New King James Version)
Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law

##### Chapter 29
###### 1 He who is often rebuked, _and_ hardens _his_ neck,  
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

###### 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;  
But when a wicked _man_ rules, the people groan.

###### 3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,  
But a companion of harlots wastes _his_ wealth.

###### 4 The king establishes the land by justice,  
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

###### 5 A man who flatters his neighbor  
Spreads a net for his feet.

###### 6 By transgression an evil man is snared,  
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

###### 7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor,  
_But_ the wicked does not understand _such_ knowledge.

###### 8 Scoffers set a city aflame,  
But wise _men_ turn away wrath.

###### 9 _If_ a wise man contends with a foolish man,  
Whether _the fool_ rages or laughs, _there is_ no peace.

###### 10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,  
But the upright seek his well-being.

###### 11 A fool vents all his feelings,  
But a wise _man_ holds them back.

###### 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,  
All his servants _become_ wicked.

###### 13 The poor _man_ and the oppressor have this in common:  
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

###### 14 The king who judges the poor with truth,  
His throne will be established forever.

###### 15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom,  
But a child left _to himself_ brings shame to his mother.

###### 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;  
But the righteous will see their fall.

###### 17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;  
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

###### 18 Where _there is_ no revelation, the people cast off restraint;  
But happy _is_ he who keeps the law.

###### 19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;  
For though he understands, he will not respond.

###### 20 Do you see a man hasty in his words?  
_There is_ more hope for a fool than for him.

###### 21 He who pampers his servant from childhood  
Will have him as a son in the end.

###### 22 An angry man stirs up strife,  
And a furious man abounds in transgression.

###### 23 A man's pride will bring him low,  
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

###### 24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;  
He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

###### 25 The fear of man brings a snare,  
But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

###### 26 Many seek the ruler's favor,  
But justice for man _comes_ from the Lord.

###### 27 An unjust man _is_ an abomination to the righteous,  
And _he who is_ upright in the way _is_ an abomination to the wicked.