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PROVERBS ยท Chapter 29
29:1 He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly
be destroyed, and that without remedy.
29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when
the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
29:3 Whoso loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company
with harlots spends his substance.
29:4 The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives
gifts overthrows it.
29:5 A man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the
righteous does sing and rejoice.
29:7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked
regards not to know it.
29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away
wrath.
29:9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or
laugh, there is no rest.
29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
29:11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
29:12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
29:13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens
both their eyes.
29:14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be
established for ever.
29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself
brings his mother to shame.
29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but
the righteous shall see their fall.
29:17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give
delight unto your soul.
29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps
the law, happy is he.
29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand
he will not answer.
29:20 See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope
of a fool than of him.
29:21 He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have
him become his son at the length.
29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the
humble in spirit.
29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing,
and betrayed it not.
29:25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the
LORD shall be safe.
29:26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment comes
from the LORD.
29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright
in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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