📖 Proverbs — Chapter 29 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Proverbs 29:1 RTHe, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Proverbs 29:2 When Rthe righteous are Tin authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:3 Whoso Rloveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Proverbs 29:4 The Rking by judgment establisheth the land: but The that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:5 A man Rthat flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:6 In Rthe transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Proverbs 29:7 The righteous Rconsidereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Proverbs 29:8 RScornful men Tbring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Proverbs 29:10 TThe bloodthirsty hate the upright: Rbut the just seek his soul.
Proverbs 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Proverbs 29:12 RIf a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:13 The poor and RTthe deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Proverbs 29:14 The Rking that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but Ra child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 29:16 When Rthe wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:18 Where Rthere is no vision, the people Tperish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:19 A Rservant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:20 RSeest thou a man that is hasty in his Twords? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
Proverbs 29:22 An Rangry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but Rhonour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Proverbs 29:24 Whoso is Rpartner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Proverbs 29:25 The Rfear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be Tsafe.
Proverbs 29:26 Many Rseek Tthe ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 29:1–9 — Correction and righteous public life
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Hardened refusal of reproof ends badly. Just authority benefits people, while flattery, folly, and oppression damage communal peace.
Key Truth: Receive correction and exercise just influence.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He, that ____ often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and …” (Proverbs 29:1)
Find it in Proverbs 29:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “A man that ____ his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.” (Proverbs 29:5)
Find it in Proverbs 29:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “If a wise man contendeth with a ____ man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.” (Proverbs 29:9)
Find it in Proverbs 29:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 29:10–18 — Wise restraint and faithful judgment
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Violence, uncontrolled anger, and neglect of the poor are contrasted with restraint and just rule. Keeping revealed instruction, rather than ignoring it, is called blessed.
Key Truth: Let God’s instruction govern conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The bloodthirsty hate the ____ : but the just seek his soul.” (Proverbs 29:10)
Find it in Proverbs 29:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both …” (Proverbs 29:13)
Find it in Proverbs 29:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the ____ , happy is he.” (Proverbs 29:18)
Find it in Proverbs 29:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 29:19–27 — Humility and freedom from fear
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Hasty speech, pride, and fear of people become snares. Humility and trust in God challenge the desire to secure favor through unjust approval.
Key Truth: Trust God rather than human approval.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “A ____ will not be corrected by words: for though he understand …” (Proverbs 29:19)
Find it in Proverbs 29:19 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “A man’s ____ shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble …” (Proverbs 29:23)
Find it in Proverbs 29:23 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… is an abomination to the just: and he that is ____ in the way is abomination to the wicked.” (Proverbs 29:27)
Find it in Proverbs 29:27 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Proverbs 3:5 — Wholehearted trust is placed in the Lord.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where does fear of people distort your judgment?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does rule affect the people in the opening contrast?
2. What distinguishes the righteous regarding the poor?
3. How does the wise man differ from the fool’s outpouring?
4. What does the second half of verse 18 identify with happiness?
5. What is opposed to the snare of fearing man?
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