Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 29

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Proverbs 29 . 1 , Observations of public government , Proverbs 29 . 15 , and of private; Proverbs 29 . 22 , Of anger , pride , thievery , cowardice , and corruption.

Proverbs 29:1

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

Proverbs 29:1 · BSB

He , that being often reproved26 parallels

Heb. a man of reproofs

hardeneth4 parallels

shall6 parallels

Reciprocal46 parallels

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Proverbs 29:2 · BSB

the righteous10 parallels

when the wicked4 parallels

Reciprocal8 parallels

in authority or , increased

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 29:3 · BSB

loveth7 parallels

he8 parallels

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

Proverbs 29:4 · BSB

king10 parallels

he that receiveth gifts4 parallels

Heb. a man of oblations

Reciprocal6 parallels

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

Proverbs 29:5 · BSB

that11 parallels

spreadeth6 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

Proverbs 29:6

An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

Proverbs 29:6 · BSB

the transgression9 parallels

but8 parallels

Reciprocal5 parallels

Proverbs 29:7

The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

Proverbs 29:7 · BSB

considereth6 parallels

but7 parallels

Reciprocal5 parallels

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:8 · BSB

Scornful8 parallels

bring a city into a snare2 parallels

or , set a city on fire

wise10 parallels

Reciprocal2 parallels

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

Proverbs 29:9 · BSB

the whole verse4 parallels

Reciprocal6 parallels

Proverbs 29:10

Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

Proverbs 29:10 · BSB

The bloodthirsty13 parallels

Heb. Men of bloods

but8 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Proverbs 29:11

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Proverbs 29:11 · BSB

the whole verse6 parallels

Reciprocal4 parallels

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

Proverbs 29:12 · BSB

the whole verse11 parallels

Reciprocal24 parallels

Proverbs 29:13

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

Proverbs 29:13 · BSB

the deceitful man2 parallels

or , the usurer

meet5 parallels

Lord3 parallels

Reciprocal1 parallel

Proverbs 29:14

A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 29:14 · BSB

king16 parallels

his throne6 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Proverbs 29:15

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:15 · BSB

the whole verse8 parallels

a rod

a child5 parallels

Reciprocal7 parallels

Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

Proverbs 29:16 · BSB

the wicked1 parallel

but9 parallels

Reciprocal1 parallel

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:17 · BSB

the whole verse6 parallels

Reciprocal5 parallels

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

Proverbs 29:18 · BSB

there6 parallels

perish1 parallel

or , is made naked

but8 parallels

Reciprocal2 parallels

Proverbs 29:19

A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

Proverbs 29:19 · BSB

servant2 parallels

though1 parallel

Reciprocal3 parallels

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 29:20 · BSB

Seest3 parallels

words2 parallels

or , matters

more1 parallel

Reciprocal2 parallels

Proverbs 29:21

A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

Proverbs 29:21 · BSB

Reciprocal6 parallels

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

Proverbs 29:22 · BSB

angry5 parallels

a furious3 parallels

Reciprocal11 parallels

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 29:23 · BSB

man's18 parallels

honour9 parallels

Reciprocal20 parallels

Proverbs 29:24

A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.

Proverbs 29:24 · BSB

partner4 parallels

hateth4 parallels

he2 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Proverbs 29:25 · BSB

fear21 parallels

whoso10 parallels

safe2 parallels

Heb. set on high

Reciprocal27 parallels

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

Proverbs 29:26 · BSB

seek2 parallels

ruler's favour12 parallels

Heb. face of a ruler

Reciprocal6 parallels

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

Proverbs 29:27 · BSB

the whole verse8 parallels

Reciprocal8 parallels

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