Revised Version 1885

Proverbs 29:9-26 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

9. If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10. The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

11. A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12. If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

13. The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the Lord lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

16. When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18. Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.

20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.

22. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23. A man's pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.

24. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26. Many seek the ruler's favour: but a man's judgment cometh from the Lord.