Proverbs 29
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1He#2 Chr. 36:16; Prov. 6:15 who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are in authority, the #Esth. 8:15; Prov. 28:12people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, #Esth. 4:3the people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5A man who #Prov. 26:28flatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet.
6By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7The righteous #Job 29:16; Ps. 41:1; Prov. 31:8, 9considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8Scoffers #Prov. 11:11set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
#Matt. 11:17Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10#Gen. 4:5–8; 1 John 3:12The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his well-being.
11A fool vents all his #Prov. 14:33feelings,
But a wise man holds them back.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
#(Matt. 5:45)The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14The king who judges the #Ps. 72:4; Is. 11:4poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
15The rod and rebuke give #Prov. 22:15wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their #Ps. 37:34; Prov. 21:12fall.
17Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18#1 Sam. 3:1; Ps. 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But #Prov. 8:32; John 13:17happy is he who keeps the law.
19A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see a man hasty in his words?
#Prov. 26:12There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.
22#Prov. 26:21An angry man stirs up strife,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.
23#Job 22:29; Prov. 15:33; 18:12; Is. 66:2; Dan. 4:30; Matt. 23:12; Luke 14:11; 18:14; Acts 12:23; (James 4:6–10; 1 Pet. 5:5, 6)A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
#Lev. 5:1He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
25#Gen. 12:12; 20:2; Luke 12:4; John 12:42, 43The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
26#Ps. 20:9Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 29
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1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice:
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4The king by judgement establisheth the land:
But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour
Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:
But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor:
The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
8Scornful men set a city in a flame:
But wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,
Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect:
And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11A fool uttereth all his anger:
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together:
The LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom:
But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth:
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;
Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint:
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words:
For though he understand he will not give heed.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?
There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child
Shall have him become a son at the last.
22An angry man stirreth up strife,
And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low:
But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare:
But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favour:
But a man's judgement cometh from the LORD.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous:
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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