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Proverbs 29

1 He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
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3 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
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4 The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
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5 A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
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7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
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8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
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9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
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11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
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12 If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
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14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
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16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
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17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
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18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
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19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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20 See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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21 He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
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22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
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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 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.
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25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
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26 Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.
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27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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