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| 29:1 |
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
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| 29:2 |
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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| 29:3 |
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
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| 29:4 |
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
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| 29:5 |
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
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| 29:6 |
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
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| 29:7 |
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
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| 29:8 |
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
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| 29:9 |
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
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| 29:10 |
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
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| 29:11 |
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
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| 29:12 |
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
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| 29:13 |
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
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| 29:14 |
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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| 29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
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| 29:16 |
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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| 29:17 |
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
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| 29:18 |
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
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| 29:19 |
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
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| 29:20 |
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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| 29:21 |
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
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| 29:22 |
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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| 29:23 |
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
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| 29:24 |
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
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| 29:25 |
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
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| 29:26 |
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
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| 29:27 |
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
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