Thematic Bible
Proverbs 29:1 (show verse)
After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Destruction
Death of the The Wicked » Frequently sudden and unexpected
Destruction » Sudden
Hardness (of heart) » Condemned
Heart » Whole » Hardness of
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Reproof » Despised
Reproof » Hatred of, leads to destruction
Reproof » Those that refuse reproof
Self-will » Punishment for
Self-will and stubbornness » Punishment for
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Death of the The Wicked » Frequently sudden and unexpected
Destruction » Sudden
Hardness (of heart) » Condemned
Heart » Whole » Hardness of
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Reproof » Despised
Reproof » Hatred of, leads to destruction
Reproof » Those that refuse reproof
Self-will » Punishment for
Self-will and stubbornness » Punishment for
Sudden destruction » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Proverbs 29:2 (show verse)
As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Proverbs 29:3 (show verse)
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Wise children
Company » Those that keep company with harlots
Harlots » Warnings against
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Love » Those that love wisdom
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
Children » Wise children
Company » Those that keep company with harlots
Harlots » Warnings against
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Love » Those that love wisdom
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Whoredom » Whoremongers
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
Proverbs 29:4 (show verse)
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
Proverbs 29:5 (show verse)
A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.
Proverbs 29:6 (show verse)
An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
Proverbs 29:7 (show verse)
The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know.
Proverbs 29:8 (show verse)
Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.
Proverbs 29:9 (show verse)
When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.
Proverbs 29:10 (show verse)
Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life.
Proverbs 29:11 (show verse)
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
Proverbs 29:12 (show verse)
When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.
Proverbs 29:13 (show verse)
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see.
Proverbs 29:14 (show verse)
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Commerce » Evil practices connected with
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » The king that faithfully judges the poor
Justice » To be done » To the poor
King » Rights and duties of
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » The king that faithfully judges the poor
Justice » To be done » To the poor
King » Rights and duties of
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Proverbs 29:15 (show verse)
The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
Chastisement » What chastening does
Children » Correction of
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
Children » Children left to themselves
Correction » Rod of correction
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Home » Parental indulgence » Disastrous results of
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Disastrous results of
Reproof » The value of
Reproof » Leads to » Wisdom
Reproof » What reproof gives
Rod » Of correction
Shame » General references to
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Wisdom » What gives wisdom
Children » Correction of
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
Children » Children left to themselves
Correction » Rod of correction
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Home » Parental indulgence » Disastrous results of
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Disastrous results of
Reproof » The value of
Reproof » Leads to » Wisdom
Reproof » What reproof gives
Rod » Of correction
Shame » General references to
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Wisdom » What gives wisdom
Proverbs 29:16 (show verse)
As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.
Proverbs 29:17 (show verse)
Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.
Chastisement » Chastening your children
Chastisement » The reward for correcting your child
Children » Correction of
Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Good Children » Make their parents' hearts glad
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Chastisement » The reward for correcting your child
Children » Correction of
Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Good Children » Make their parents' hearts glad
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Proverbs 29:18 (show verse)
Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.
Blindness » The place where there is no vision
Happiness » General references to
Law » Those that keep the law
Perishing » Where people perish
Seeing » The place where there is no vision
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The withholding of a great calamity
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Happiness » General references to
Law » Those that keep the law
Perishing » Where people perish
Seeing » The place where there is no vision
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The withholding of a great calamity
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Proverbs 29:19 (show verse)
By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.
Proverbs 29:20 (show verse)
Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 29:21 (show verse)
If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful.
Proverbs 29:22 (show verse)
An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
Proverbs 29:23 (show verse)
A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.
Proverbs 29:24 (show verse)
A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing.
Proverbs 29:25 (show verse)
Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.
Proverbs 29:26 (show verse)
Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:27 (show verse)
The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.