Thematic Bible




Proverbs 29:1 (show verse)

After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.

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.

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.

Proverbs 29:15 (show verse)

The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.

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.

Proverbs 29:18 (show verse)

Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.

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.