Where There Is No Revelation

About rulers, tempers and children. When the righteous flourish the people are glad, and when the wicked rule they groan. A fool vents all his anger, and a hasty talker is worse than a fool. Where there is no revelation, people run wild.

Chapter 29.

Whoever is often corrected yet refuses to listen will suddenly be broken beyond healing. When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. By justice a king gives a land stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down. A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. An evil man is snared by his own sin, but the righteous sing and rejoice. The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such understanding. Mockers set a city ablaze, but the wise calm the anger. When a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. The bloodthirsty hate the blameless and seek to kill the upright. A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and keeps himself calm. If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: our Father gives sight to the eyes of both. If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. The rod and a word of correction give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. When the wicked flourish, wrongdoing flourishes, but the righteous will see the wicked's downfall. Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your heart. Where there is no revelation, the people run wild, but blessed is the one who keeps the law. A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not obey. Do you see a man who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Pamper a servant from childhood, and in the end he will become like an heir. An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many sins. A man's pride brings him low, but a humble spirit gains honor. An accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he hears the curse but says nothing. ^a Fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in our Father is kept safe. Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a person comes from our Father. An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and an upright person is detestable to the wicked.