Proverbs 29
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Prov 29:1
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A man who hardens {his} neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
Prov 29:2
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When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Prov 29:3
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A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes {his} wealth.
Prov 29:4
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The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Prov 29:5
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A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
Prov 29:6
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By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
Prov 29:7
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The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand {such} concern.
Prov 29:8
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Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
Prov 29:9
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When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
Prov 29:10
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Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
Prov 29:11
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A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
Prov 29:12
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If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers {become} wicked.
Prov 29:13
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Prov 29:14
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If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
Prov 29:15
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The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Prov 29:16
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Prov 29:17
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Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
Prov 29:18
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Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
Prov 29:19
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A slave will not be instructed by words {alone;} For though he understands, there will be no response.
Prov 29:20
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov 29:21
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He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.
Prov 29:22
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An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Prov 29:23
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A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Prov 29:24
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He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.
Prov 29:25
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The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
Prov 29:26
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Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man {comes} from the LORD.
Prov 29:27
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An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
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