Proverbs 29
Lutheran reading notes
In Proverbs chapter 29, the wisdom literature continues to explore wisdom for righteous living and reverence for God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}
Proverbs 29:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in...: or, increased}
Proverbs 29:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth {his} substance.
Proverbs 29:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. {he...: Heb. a man of oblations}
Proverbs 29:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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In the transgression of an evil man {there is} a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Proverbs 29:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: {but} the wicked regardeth not to know {it}.
Proverbs 29:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise {men} turn away wrath. {bring...: or, set a city on fire}
Proverbs 29:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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{If} a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, {there is} no rest.
Proverbs 29:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. {The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood}
Proverbs 29:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.
Proverbs 29:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants {are} wicked.
Proverbs 29:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. {the deceitful...: or, the usurer}
Proverbs 29:13 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:14 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 29:15 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Proverbs 29:16 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:17 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
18
Where {there is} no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy {is} he. {perish: or, is made naked}
Proverbs 29:18 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:19 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
20
Seest thou a man {that is} hasty in his words? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him. {words: or, matters?}
Proverbs 29:20 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become {his} son at the length.
Proverbs 29:21 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 29:22 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Proverbs 29:23 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth {it} not.
Proverbs 29:24 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. {safe: Heb. set on high}
Proverbs 29:25 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but {every} man's judgment {cometh} from the LORD. {the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler}
Proverbs 29:26 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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An unjust man {is} an abomination to the just: and {he that is} upright in the way {is} abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.