Proverbs 29:15-27 Reading
On: the rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to itself disgraces his mother (vs 15 NIV); wicked versus righteous; discipline son-peace-delight to soul; blessed-keep the law; man speaks in haste-more hope for a fool than for him (vs 20, NIV); pampers servant-grief in the end; angry man-dissension, hot-tempered one commits many sins (vs 22); man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honour (vs 23, NIV); fear of man-snare, trusts the LORD-safe.
Proverbs 29:15-27
[15]Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
[16]When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
[17]Discipline your children and you can always be proud of them. They will never give you reason to be ashamed.
[18]A nation without God’s guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God’s law!
[19]You cannot correct servants just by talking to them. They may understand you, but they will pay no attention.
[20]There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
[21]If you give your servants everything they want from childhood on, some day they will take over everything you own.
[22]People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarrelling and trouble.
[23]Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
[24]A thief’s partner is his own worst enemy. He will be punished if he tells the truth in court, and God will curse him if he doesn’t.
[25]It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.
[26]Everybody wants the good will of the ruler, but only from the Lord can you get justice.
[27]The righteous hate the wicked, and the wicked hate the righteous.