Proverbs 29 — Douay-Rheims Bible

The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.● When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.● A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.● A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.● A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.● A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.● The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.● Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.● If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.● Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.● A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.● A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.● The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.● The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.● The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame.● When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.● Instruct thy son and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.● When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.● A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.● Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.● He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.● A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.● Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.● He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.● He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.● Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.● The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.●