Proverbs 29

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

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