Proverbs 29:1-14 Readings
On: stiff-necked-rebukes-suddenly be destroyed-without remedy; righteous versus wicked rule; wise son versus a companion of prostitutes; justice-stability-greedy for bribes tears it down; flatters his neighbor-a net for his feet; evil man versus righteous man-care about justice for the poor; mockers versus wise man; bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity; a fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control (vs 11, NIV), ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked (vs 12, NIV), poor man and oppressor in common-gives sight to the eyes of both; if the king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure (vs 14, NIV).
Summary: Types of men, types of rulers, types of son; flattery; justice and greed.
Proverbs 29:1-14
[1]If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover.
[2]Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
[3]If you appreciate wisdom, your father will be proud of you.It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
[4]When the king is concerned with justice, the nation will be strong, but when he is only concerned with money, he will ruin his country.
[5]If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.
[6]Evil people are trapped in their own sins, while honest people are happy and free.
[7]A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things.
[8]People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.
[9]When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.
[10]Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who’s honest, but righteous people will protect the life of such a person.
[11]Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
[12]If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.
[13]A poor person and his oppressor have this in common — the Lord gave eyes to both of them.
[14]If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.