Prov. 29
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29:1
He who hardens
his neck after being often reproved
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
Prov. 29
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29:2
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Prov. 29
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29:3
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with
aharlots wastes
his substance.
Prov. 29
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29:4
The king by justice establishes the land,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Prov. 29
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29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his steps.
Prov. 29
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29:6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,
But the righteous man sings and rejoices.
Prov. 29
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29:7
The righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
The wicked man has no understanding of
such knowledge.
Prov. 29
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29:8
Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.
Prov. 29
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29:9
If a wise man
has a controversy with a foolish man,
The fool is either angry or laughs, and there is no rest.
Prov. 29
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29:10
The bloodthirsty hate one who is perfect,
And they seek the life of the upright.
Prov. 29
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29:11
A fool utters all his anger,
But a wise man holds it back.
Prov. 29
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29:12
If a ruler pays attention to a false word,
All his servants are wicked.
Prov. 29
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29:13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Jehovah gives light to the eyes of them both.
Prov. 29
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29:14
If a king judges the poor in truth,
His throne will be established forever.
Prov. 29
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29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child left
to himself brings shame to his mother.
Prov. 29
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29:16
When the wicked increase, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
Prov. 29
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29:17
Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
He will also give delight to your soul.
Prov. 29
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29:18
Where there is no
avision, the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.
Prov. 29
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29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words
alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
Prov. 29
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29:20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov. 29
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29:21
He who delicately brings up his servant from a child
Will have him as a son in the end.
Prov. 29
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29:22
An angry man stirs up contention,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.
Prov. 29
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29:23
A man’s pride will bring him low,
But he who is of a
alowly spirit will obtain honor.
Prov. 29
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29:24
Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul;
He hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
Prov. 29
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29:25
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever puts his
atrust in Jehovah will be
1exalted.
Prov. 29
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29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But
ajustice for man
comes from Jehovah.
Prov. 29
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29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked man.
