Proverbs 29
29
1Some people are still stubborn after they have been corrected many times.
But they will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.
2When good people do well, everyone is happy.
But when evil people rule, everyone groans.
3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father happy.
But the one who makes friends with prostitutes wastes his money.
4If a king is fair, he makes his country strong.
But if he takes money dishonestly, he tears his country down.
5Anyone who gives false praise to his neighbor
is setting a trap for him.
6An evil person is trapped by his own sin.
But a good person can sing and be happy.
7Good people are concerned that the poor are treated fairly.
But the wicked don’t care.
8People who make fun of others cause trouble in a city.
But wise people calm anger down.
9A wise man should not take a foolish person to court.
The fool will only shout or laugh at him. There will be no peace.
10Murderers hate honest people.
But those who do right try to protect them.
11A foolish person loses his temper.
But a wise person controls his anger.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies,
then all his officers will become wicked.
13The poor person and the cruel person are alike in this way:
The Lord gave eyes to both of them.
14A king should judge poor people fairly.
Then his government will continue forever.
15Punishment and correction make a child wise.
If he is left to do as he pleases, he will disgrace his mother.
16When there are many wicked people, there is much sin.
But those who do right will see them destroyed.
17Correct your child, and you will be proud of him.
He will give you pleasure.
18Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled.
But those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
19Words alone cannot correct a servant.
Even if he understands, he won’t respond.
20Sometimes you see people who speak too quickly.
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
21Don’t spoil your servant when he is young.
If you do, he will bring you grief later on.
22An angry person causes trouble.
A person who easily gets angry sins a lot.
23A man’s pride will ruin him.
But a person who is humble will be honored.
24The partner of a thief is his own worst enemy.
He has to testify in court, but he is afraid to say anything.
25Being afraid of people can get you into trouble.
But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
26Many people want to be heard by a ruler.
But fairness comes from the Lord.
27Good people hate those who are dishonest.
And the wicked hate those who are honest.
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Proverbs 29
29
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,
shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land:
but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbor
spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:
but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare:
but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright:
but the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind:
but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
12If a ruler hearken to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together:
the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
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 bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:
but the righteous shall see 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 perish:
but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words:
for though he understand he will not answer.
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 his son at the length.
22An angry man stirreth up strife,
and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low:
but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare:
but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favor;
but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
27An 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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