---
title: Joseph Smith Translation (1867 edition)
description: Proverbs from the Joseph Smith Translation (JST), 1867 edition.
authors:
  - Smith, Joseph, Jr.
collections:
  - joseph-smith
tags:
  - translation
published: "1867"
publisher: RLDS Publication Board
publisher_place: Plano, Illinois
publisher_note: "The title page reads: Published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Joseph Smith, I. L. Rogers, E. Robinson, Publishing Committee; 1867."
edition: First edition (Plano, 1867)
language: en
type: book
chapter: 29
verse_count: 27
reference: "Joseph Smith Jr., *Joseph Smith Translation*, first edition (Plano, IL: RLDS Publication Board, 1867), Proverbs, chap. 29, https://archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft."
source:
  url: https://archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft
  identifier: holyscripturestr00smituoft
  scan: University of Toronto / Trinity College Library copy, Internet Archive
  transcription: "OCR text of the 1867 scans (Toronto copy and a second copy, holyscriptures00smit), reconciled word by word; Romans was also checked against the page images. Method, per-chapter validation log and known limits: docs/jst-1867-import.md."
rights:
  status: public-domain
  basis: 1867 US publication
  source: https://archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft
  publication_year: 1867
---

# Proverbs 29

**1** He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
**2** When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
**3** Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
**4** The king by judgment establisheth the land; but, he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
**5** A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
**6** In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
**7** The righteous considereth the cause of the poor; but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
**8** Scornful men bring a city into a snare; but wise men turn away wrath.
**9** If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. K)
**10** The bloodthirsty hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.
**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 for ever.
**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.
**22** An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
**23** A man's pride shall bring him low; but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
**24** Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
**25** The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
**26** Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
**27** An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.