Proverbs 29:14-16

Tree of Life Version

¹⁴If a king judges the poor with truth,
his throne will always be secure.

¹⁵A rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

¹⁶When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.

Proverbs 29:14-16

New International Version

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

¹⁵A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.^(B)

¹⁶When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.^(C)

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)