Proverbs 29

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1} A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.

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2} When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

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3} Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; but a companion of harlots wastes wealth.

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4} The king establishes the land by judgment; but he taking bribes tears it down.

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5} A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

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6} In the sin of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous sings and rejoices.

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7} The righteous knows the plea of the poor; the wicked cares not to know it.

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8} Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but the wise turn away wrath.

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9} If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

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10} Men of blood hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.

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11} A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.

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12} If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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13} The poor and the deceitful man meet together; Jehovah gives light to the eyes of both.

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14} A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.

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15} The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.

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16} When the wicked are multiplied, sin increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.

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17} Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight to your soul.

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18} Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, he is blessed.

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19} A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not answer.

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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 pampering his servant from youth, that one in his latter days shall be his successor.

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22} An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.

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23} A man's pride shall bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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24} He who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears an oath and does not tell.

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25} The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

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26} Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from Jehovah.

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27} An unjust man is a hateful thing to the just; and he who is upright in the way is hateful to the wicked.