Proverbs 29
Verse 1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He, that being often reproved
Heb. a man of reproofs.
1.24-31 1 Samuel 2.25,34 1 Kings 17.1 18.18 20.42 21.20-23 1 Kings 22.20-23,28,34-37 2 Chronicles 25.16 33.10 36.15-17 Jeremiah 25.3-5 Jeremiah 26.3-5 35.13-16 Zechariah 1.3-6 Matthew 26.21-25 John 6.70,71 John 13.10,11,18,26 Acts 1.18,25
hardeneth
2 Chronicles 36.13 Nehemiah 9.29 Isaiah 48.4 Jeremiah 17.23
shall
6.15 28.18 Isaiah 30.13,14 Zechariah 7.11-14 1 Thessalonians 5.3
Verse 2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
the righteous
11.10 28.12,28 Esther 8.15 Psalms 72.1-7 Isaiah 32.1,2 Jeremiah 23.5,6 Revelation 11.15
in authority
or, increased. when the wicked.
Esther 3.15 Ecclesiastes 10.5 Matthew 2.3,16
Verse 3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
loveth
10.1 15.20 23.15,24,25 27.11 Luke 1.13-17
he
5.8-10 6.26 21.17,20 28.7,19 Luke 15.13,30
Verse 4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
king
14 16.12 20.8 1 Samuel 13.13 2 Samuel 8.15 1 Kings 2.12 Psalms 89.14 99.4 Isaiah 9.7 49.8
he that receiveth gifts
Heb. a man of oblations.
2 Kings 15.18-20 Jeremiah 22.13-17 Daniel 11.20 Micah 7.3
Verse 5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
that
7.5,21 20.19 26.24,25,28 2 Samuel 14.17-24 Job 17.5 Psalms 5.9 12.2 1 Thessalonians 2.5
spreadeth
1.17 Lamentations 1.13 Hosea 5.1 Luke 20.20,21 Romans 16.18
Verse 6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
the transgression
5.22 11.5,6 12.13 Job 18.7-10 Psalms 11.6 Isaiah 8.14,15 2 Timothy 2.26
but
Psalms 97.11 118.15 132.16 Romans 5.2,3 James 1.2 1 Peter 1.8 1 John 1.4
Verse 7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
considereth
Job 29.16 31.13,21 Psalms 31.7 41.1 Galatians 6.1
but
21.13 1 Samuel 25.9-11 Jeremiah 5.28 22.15-17 Ezekiel 22.7,29-31 Micah 3.1-4
Verse 8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful
11.11 Isaiah 28.14-22 Matthew 27.39-43 John 9.40,41 11.47-50 1 Thessalonians 2.15,16
bring a city into a snare
or, set a city on fire.
wise
Exodus 32.10-14 Numbers 16.48 25.11 Deuteronomy 9.18-20 2 Samuel 24.16,17 Jeremiah 15.1 Ezekiel 22.30 Amos 7.2-6 James 5.15-18
Verse 9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
26.4 Ecclesiastes 10.13 Matthew 7.6 11.17-19
Verse 10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
The blood-thirsty
Heb. Men of bloods.
Genesis 4.5-8 1 Samuel 20.31-33 22.11-23 1 Kings 21.20 22.8 2 Chronicles 18.7 Mark 6.18,19,24-27 John 15.18,19 1 John 3.12,13
but
1 Samuel 15.11 Jeremiah 13.15-17 18.20 40.14-16 Luke 23.34 John 5.34 Acts 7.60 Romans 10.1
Verse 11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12.16,23 14.33 Judges 16.17 Amos 5.13 Micah 7.5
Verse 12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
20.8 25.23 1 Samuel 22.8-23 23.19-23 2 Samuel 3.7-11 4.5-12 1 Kings 21.11-13 2 Kings 10.6,7 Psalms 52.2-4 101.5-7
Verse 13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
the deceitful man
or, the usurer.
Matthew 9.9 1 Corinthians 6.10
meet
22.2 Exodus 22.25,26 Leviticus 25.35-37 Nehemiah 5.5-7
Lord
Psalms 13.3 Matthew 5.45 Ephesians 2.1
Verse 14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
king
4 16.12 20.28 25.5 28.16 Job 29.11-18 Psalms 72.2-4,12-14 82.2,3 Psalms 89.2 Isaiah 1.17 11.4 Jeremiah 5.28 22.16 Daniel 4.27
his throne
Isaiah 9.6,7 Luke 1.32,33 Hebrews 1.8,9
Verse 15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
a rod
17,21 22.6,15 23.13,14 Hebrews 12.10,11
a child
Verse 16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
the wicked
2 *marg:
but
Psalms 37.34,36 58.10 91.8 92.9,11 112.8 Revelation 15.4 18.20
Verse 17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Verse 18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
there
1 Samuel 3.1 Hosea 4.6 Amos 8.11,12 Matthew 9.36 Romans 10.13-15
perish
or, is made naked.
but
19.16 Psalms 19.11 119.2 Luke 11.28 John 13.17 14.21-23 James 1.25 Revelation 22.14
Verse 19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
servant
though
Verse 20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Seest
11 Ecclesiastes 5.2 James 1.19
words
or, matters.
more
Verse 22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
angry
a furious
Verse 23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
man's
18.12 2 Chronicles 32.25,26 33.10-12,23,24 Job 22.29 40.12 Isaiah 2.11,12 Daniel 4.30-37 5.20,21 Luke 14.11 18.14 Acts 12.23 James 4.6-10 1 Peter 5.5
honour
15.33 Deuteronomy 8.2,3,16 Isaiah 57.15 66.2 Matthew 5.3 18.4 23.12
Verse 24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
partner
1.11-19 Psalms 50.18-22 Isaiah 1.23 Mark 11.17
hateth
he
Verse 25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
fear
Genesis 12.11-13 20.2,11 26.7 Exodus 32.22-24 1 Samuel 15.24 27.1,11 1 Kings 19.3 Isaiah 57.11 Matthew 10.28 15.12 26.69-74 John 3.2 9.22 12.42 John 19.12,13 Galatians 2.11-13 2 Timothy 4.16,17
whoso
16.20 18.10 30.5 1 Chronicles 5.20 Psalms 118.8 125.1 Ecclesiastes 7.18 Daniel 3.28 6.23 1 Peter 1.21
safe
Heb. set on high.
Verse 26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
seek
ruler's favour
Heb. face of a ruler.
16.7 19.21 21.1 Genesis 43.14 Ezra 7.27,28 Nehemiah 1.11 Esther 4.16 Psalms 20.9 Psalms 62.12 Isaiah 46.9-11 Daniel 4.35
Verse 27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
24.9 Psalms 119.115 139.21 Zechariah 11.8 John 7.7 15.17-19,23 1 John 3.13