Proverbs 29:1 says, He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.  People who will not be corrected, or listen to God's word, will one day suddenly find themselves without remedy, or a way to attain forgiveness.  Verse two says, When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.  Though this should be true, I am not sure that it always is.  Sometimes it seems that as long as those in power do what at least a large number of people want, then it doesn't matter if the leaders are righteous or not.  Of course, it could mean that when the leaders are righteous, then the righteous rejoice.  Verse three says, Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.  This is just another call for us to live by the wisdom of God if we are to bring joy to our earthly parents, if they themselves live by God's wisdom.  Verse four declares, The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.  This is a warning that just as honest rulers establish a country, dishonest rulers, those who take gifts or bribes to enrich themselves, can lead to the downfall of a country.  Verse five states, A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.  People who will say anything flattering to win the approval of their neighbor will ultimately prove to be a trap for them.  Those who use false praise to win our approval are only interested in what is best for them.  Verse six declares, In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.  Sin has its own trap, but if we follow the will of God we can rejoice in His presence.  If we follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we will never fall into sin's traps.  Verse seven says, The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.  Once more, we have a call to be concerned about the poor, if we are righteous, or followers of Christ.  Those who do not follow the leadership of God, usually have no concern for the poor.  Verse eight states, Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.  When those in power scorn God, they will ultimately lead a city, or country, into ruin.  If it doesn't happen before, it will happen at God's judgment day which is to come.  Verse nine says, If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.  There is no way to reason with a fool, someone who denies God, and find rest, or peace.  Verse ten declares, The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.  Those who do not believe in God tend to hate, or at least dislike, those who do.  Those who are just, or are followers of Christ, will want to lead people to His salvation and thereby save their souls.  Verse eleven states, A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.  Those who are foolish, or not guided by God's judgment, will say anything that comes to their mind no matter what.  Those guided by God, or the wise, will allow the Holy Spirit to direct their speech and will not utter foolish and hurtful things.  Verse twelve says, If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.  Those who rule by listening to lies will have servants, or those that they rule over, who are wicked.  Those who are ruled over will tend to take on the characteristics of those who rule them, especially if neither is following the leadership of God.  Verse thirteen declares, The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.  There will always be those who are poor and those who are rich through deceitfulness, and they will encounter each other in life.  Just being poor does not mean a person is following God's will, nor does being rich mean that a person is not.  God calls all, rich or poor, to come to Him out of love for them.  Verse fourteen states, The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.  Once again, the king, or ruler, who treats the poor with compassion and care will have his or her throne established forever.  I don't believe this means forever in this world.  Treating the poor with respect is a characteristic of those who follow God, and if those in power follow God, they will live forever in His kingdom.