Proverbs 29:1-14

New International Version

29 Whoever remains stiff-necked^(A) after many rebukes
    will suddenly be destroyed^(B)—without remedy.^(C)

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(D)
    when the wicked rule,^(E) the people groan.^(F)

³ A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(G)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(H)

⁴ By justice a king gives a country stability,^(I)
    but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

⁵ Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.^(J)

⁶ Evildoers are snared by their own sin,^(K)
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor,^(L)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.^(M)

⁹ If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
    and seek to kill the upright.^(N)

¹¹ Fools give full vent to their rage,^(O)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.^(P)

¹² If a ruler^(Q) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.^(R)

¹³ The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.^(S)

¹⁴ If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.^(T)