New King James Version

Proverbs 29:10-25 New King James Version (NKJV)

10. The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,But the upright seek his well-being.

11. A fool vents all his feelings,But a wise man holds them back.

12. If a ruler pays attention to lies,All his servants become wicked.

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

14. The king who judges the poor with truth,His throne will be established forever.

15. The rod and rebuke give wisdom,But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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

17. Correct your son, and he will give you rest;Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

18. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;But happy is he who keeps the law.

19. A servant will not be corrected by mere words;For though he understands, he will not respond.

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

21. He who pampers his servant from childhoodWill have him as a son in the end.

22. An angry man stirs up strife,And a furious man abounds in transgression.

23. A man’s pride will bring him low,But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

24. Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25. The fear of man brings a snare,But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.