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Proverbs

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Chapter 29

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 the wicked rule, the people groan. ³He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. ⁴By justice a king builds up the land, but a man who takes bribes tears it down. ⁵A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. ⁶An evil man is ensnared by his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. ⁷The righteous knows the rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. ⁸Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath. ⁹If a wise man has a controversy with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. ¹⁰Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. ¹¹A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. ¹²If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. ¹³The poor man and the oppressor meet; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. ¹⁴If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. ¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. ¹⁶When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. ¹⁷Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul. ¹⁸Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. ¹⁹A servant will not be disciplined by words; for though he understands, he will not respond. ²⁰Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. ²¹Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him insolent. ²²A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. ²³One's pride will bring him low, but an humble spirit will obtain honor. ²⁴The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the adjuration, but says nothing. ²⁵The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. ²⁶Many seek the favor of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. ²⁷An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.