Proverbs 29:11-21

Tree of Life Version

¹² If a ruler listens to lies,
all his servants will be wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Adonai gives light to the eyes of both.

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

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

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

¹⁷ Correct your son and he will give you rest.
He will bring delight to your soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint,
but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.

¹⁹ A servant cannot be corrected by words,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
²⁰ Do you see someone hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than him.

²¹ If someone pampers his slave from childhood
in the end he will be ungrateful.