29:1 The one who stiffens his neck 1 after numerous rebukes 2
will suddenly be destroyed 3 without remedy. 4
29:2 When the righteous become numerous, 5 the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan. 6
29:3 The man 7 who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, 8
but whoever associates 9 with prostitutes wastes 10 his wealth. 11
29:4 A king brings stability 12 to a land 13 by justice,
but one who exacts tribute 14 tears it down.
29:5 The one 15 who flatters 16 his neighbor
spreads a net 17 for his steps. 18