Proverbs 29 good news bible

Here are the proverbs from Proverbs 29 in the Good News Bible:

Proverbs 29

  1. A king who rules with justice is like a rain cloud that brings spring showers to the earth.

  2. A king who rules with justice is like a morning sun that shines brightly in the sky.

  3. A king who rules with justice is like a wise judge who listens to both sides of a case.

  4. A king who rules with justice is like a strong wall that protects a city from invaders.

  5. The king's heart is like a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases.

  6. Try to make a fool happy, and he will become your enemy.

  7. The righteous are as bold as a lion, but the wicked are like a timid mouse.

  8. The one who gets rich by cheating others will eventually lose everything.

  9. The king's wrath is like a storm that breaks out suddenly, and the wicked will not find shelter.

  10. A king who rules with justice is like a wise and careful farmer who plants his crops at the right time.

  11. A fool gives vent to all his rage, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

  12. If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

  13. The poor and the needy look for justice, but there is none.

  14. A king who rules with justice is like a tree that produces fruit in its season.

  15. The rod of correction will drive it far from him, but a fool will hate correction.

  16. Whoever is wise will be cautious and will avoid evil.

  17. A quick-tempered person does foolish things.

  18. A king who rules with justice is like a mighty and majestic mountain that cannot be moved.

  19. A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

  20. Do you see a person skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

  21. When a servant becomes king, the land mourns.

  22. A king who rules with justice is like a wise and careful builder who lays a strong foundation for his house.

  23. The pride of fools will be their downfall, but the wise will inherit honor.

  24. Whoever is partner with a thief hates himself; he hears the curse but does not bless.

  25. The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

  26. Many seek the ruler's favor, but it is not from the Lord; it is from man.

  27. The righteous will be bold as a lion, but the wicked will be torn to pieces, like a beast of the field.

  28. A king who rules with justice is like a wise and careful shepherd who tends his flock with care.

  29. The glory of young men is their strength, but the gray hair of age is the splendor of the old.

  30. Blows and wounds scrub away the fat, and shatter the mighty.

  31. The sound of the rod is clear, but the fool will not heed it.

  32. The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the quick-tempered will show folly.

  33. Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes from following his command.

  34. The one who seeks to please the Lord will be blessed, but the one who seeks to please himself will not prosper.

  35. The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it wherever he pleases.

  36. A king who rules with justice is like a wise and careful farmer who plants his crops at the right time.

  37. The wicked will be crushed, and the righteous will thrive like a green olive tree.

  38. A king who rules with justice is like a mighty and majestic mountain that cannot be moved.

  39. The king's heart is like a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases.

  40. The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the quick-tempered will show folly.

  41. The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites ruin.

  42. A king who rules with justice is like a wise and careful builder who lays a strong foundation for his house.

  43. A king who rules with justice is like a mighty and majestic mountain that cannot be moved.

  44. The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it wherever he pleases.

  45. The wise will inherit honor, but the foolish will be covered with shame.

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