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Proverbs 29 : 1 - 27
Chapter 29
1 | He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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2 | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
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3 | Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
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4 | The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
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5 | A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
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6 | By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
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7 | The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
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8 | Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
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9 | If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
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10 | The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
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11 | A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
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12 | If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
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13 | The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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14 | The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
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15 | The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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16 | When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
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17 | Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
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18 | Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
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19 | A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
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20 | Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21 | He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
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22 | An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
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23 | A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
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24 | Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
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25 | The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
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26 | Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
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27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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