Scripture Context

Proverbs 29:11 - Proverbs 29:21

11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together; the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.