Proverbs 29:2–16

Proverbs 29:2–166 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- B 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
  - C 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
    - D 5-6 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
      - E 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
        F 8-9 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
        G 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
        F' 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
      - E' 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
    - D' 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: Yahweh lighteneth both their eyes.
  - C' 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
- B' 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
A' 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.