Proverbs 29

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1} The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

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2} When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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3} The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

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4} A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

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5} The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

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6} In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

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7} The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

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8} Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

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9} If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

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10} Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.

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11} A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

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12} If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

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13} The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.

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14} If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

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15} A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.

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16} When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

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17} Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

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18} When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

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19} A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

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20} Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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21} If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

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22} An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

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23} A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

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24} Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.

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25} The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

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26} Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

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27} An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.