Proverbs 29
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1He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
5A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
8Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
19A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
22An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 28
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