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| 29:1 |
A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.
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| 29:2 |
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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| 29:3 |
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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| 29:4 |
By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
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| 29:5 |
Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
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| 29:6 |
An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
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| 29:7 |
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
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| 29:8 |
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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| 29:9 |
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
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| 29:10 |
Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
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| 29:11 |
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
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| 29:12 |
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
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| 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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| 29:14 |
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
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| 29:15 |
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
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| 29:16 |
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
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| 29:17 |
Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
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| 29:18 |
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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| 29:19 |
A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.
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| 29:20 |
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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| 29:21 |
If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.
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| 29:22 |
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
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| 29:23 |
A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
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| 29:24 |
The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.
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| 29:25 |
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
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| 29:26 |
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.
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| 29:27 |
The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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