29:1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 1 , Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
29:2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 2 , When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
29:3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 3 , The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
29:4 A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 4 , A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
29:5 To flatter people is to lay a trap for their feet.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 5 , To flatter people is to lay a trap for their feet.
29:6 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 6 , Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
29:7 The godly know the rights of the poor; the wicked don't care to know.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 7 , The godly know the rights of the poor; the wicked don't care to know.
29:8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but those who are wise will calm anger.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 8 , Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but those who are wise will calm anger.
29:9 If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 9 , If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the honest, but the upright seek out the honest.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 10 , The bloodthirsty hate the honest, but the upright seek out the honest.
29:11 A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 11 , A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back.
29:12 If a ruler honors liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 12 , If a ruler honors liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
29:13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common--the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 13 , The poor and the oppressor have this in common--the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14 A king who is fair to the poor will have a long reign.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 14 , A king who is fair to the poor will have a long reign.
29:15 To discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 15 , To discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
29:16 When the wicked are in authority, sin increases. But the godly will live to see the tyrant's downfall.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 16 , When the wicked are in authority, sin increases. But the godly will live to see the tyrant's downfall.
29:17 Discipline your children, and they will give you happiness and peace of mind.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 17 , Discipline your children, and they will give you happiness and peace of mind.
29:18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is happy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 18 , When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is happy.
29:19 For a servant, mere words are not enough--discipline is needed. For the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 19 , For a servant, mere words are not enough--discipline is needed. For the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
29:20 There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 20 , There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
29:21 A servant who is pampered from childhood will later become a rebel.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 21 , A servant who is pampered from childhood will later become a rebel.
29:22 A hot-tempered person starts fights and gets into all kinds of sin.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 22 , A hot-tempered person starts fights and gets into all kinds of sin.
29:23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 23 , Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
29:24 If you assist a thief, you are only hurting yourself. You will be punished if you report the crime, but you will be cursed if you don't.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 24 , If you assist a thief, you are only hurting yourself. You will be punished if you report the crime, but you will be cursed if you don't.
29:25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the LORD means safety.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 25 , Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the LORD means safety.
29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 26 , Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
29:27 The godly despise the wicked; the wicked despise the godly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 29 , Verse 27 , The godly despise the wicked; the wicked despise the godly.
