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| 29:1 |
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
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| 29:2 |
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
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| 29:3 |
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
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| 29:4 |
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
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| 29:5 |
A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
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| 29:6 |
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
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| 29:7 |
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
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| 29:8 |
Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
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| 29:9 |
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
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| 29:10 |
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
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| 29:11 |
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
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| 29:12 |
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
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| 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
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| 29:14 |
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
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| 29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
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| 29:16 |
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
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| 29:17 |
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
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| 29:18 |
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
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| 29:19 |
A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.
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| 29:20 |
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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| 29:21 |
He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.
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| 29:22 |
An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
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| 29:23 |
A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
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| 29:24 |
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.
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| 29:25 |
The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.
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| 29:26 |
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.
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| 29:27 |
An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
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