Thematic Bible
Proverbs 29:1 (show verse)
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
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)
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:3 (show verse)
A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,
But he who associates with prostitutes wastes 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)
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:5 (show verse)
A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.
Proverbs 29:6 (show verse)
By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped,
But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].
Proverbs 29:7 (show verse)
The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,
But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.
Proverbs 29:8 (show verse)
Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble],
But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].
Proverbs 29:9 (show verse)
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man,
The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).
Proverbs 29:10 (show verse)
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity],
But the upright are concerned for his life.
Proverbs 29:11 (show verse)
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
Proverbs 29:12 (show verse)
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:13 (show verse)
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
Proverbs 29:14 (show verse)
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall 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 reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way 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)
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
Proverbs 29:17 (show verse)
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will 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)
Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].
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)
A servant will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
Proverbs 29:20 (show verse)
Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]?
There is more hope for a [thickheaded]
Proverbs 29:21 (show verse)
He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will find him to be a son in the end.
Proverbs 29:22 (show verse)
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
Proverbs 29:23 (show verse)
A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down,
But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:24 (show verse)
Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the curse [when swearing an oath to testify], but discloses nothing [and commits perjury by omission].
Proverbs 29:25 (show verse)
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
Proverbs 29:26 (show verse)
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:27 (show verse)
An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.