Proverbs 29:8-18

Proverbs 29:8-18

[8] Scornful  a city  into a snare:  but wise  men turn away  wrath.  [9] If a wise  man  contendeth  with a foolish  man,  whether he rage  or laugh,  there is no rest.  [10] The bloodthirsty  hate  the upright:  but the just  seek  his soul.  [11] A fool  uttereth  all his mind:  but a wise  man keepeth  it in till afterwards.  [12] If a ruler  hearken  to lies,  all his servants  are wicked.  [13] The poor  and the deceitful  man  meet together:  the LORD  lighteneth  both  their eyes.  [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 bringeth his mother  to shame.  [16] When the wicked  are multiplied,  transgression  increaseth:  but the righteous  shall see  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  perish:  but he that keepeth  the law,  happy