New American Standard Bible

Proverbs 29:11-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

11. A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.

12. If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

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

14. If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

15. The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

16. When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

17. Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

18. Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

19. A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

20. Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21. He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.