Proverbs 29
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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
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1 # [1 Sam. 2:25]; See ch. 1:24-27 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be #[Isa. 30:14; Jer. 19:11] broken #ch. 6:15beyond healing.
2When #ch. 11:10; 28:12, 28; [Esth. 8:15] the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when #[Esth. 3:15]the wicked rule, the people groan.
3He who #[ch. 10:1; 15:20; 27:11; 28:7] loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but #[ch. 5:9, 10; 6:26] a companion of prostitutes #Luke 15:13, 30squanders his wealth.
4By justice a king #[ver. 14; 2 Chr. 9:8]builds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts#29:4 Or who taxes heavily tears it down.
5 # ch. 28:23 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads #[Ps. 9:15]a net for his feet.
6An evil man is #[Eccles. 9:12] ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man #[Ex. 15:1, 21; Ps. 35:27]sings and rejoices.
7A righteous man #Job 29:16; Ps. 41:1 knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not #[ch. 28:27]understand such knowledge.
8 # [ch. 11:11] Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
9If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is #[Eccles. 4:6]no quiet.
10Bloodthirsty men #[Gen. 4:5, 8; 1 John 3:12]hate one who is blameless
and seek the life of the upright.#29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul
11A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor #[ch. 22:2] meet together;
the Lord #Ps. 13:3; See Job 25:3gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king #[Ps. 72:4] faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will #[ver. 4]; See ch. 16:12be established forever.
15 # See ver. 17 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself #ch. 10:1; 17:25brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but #Ps. 37:34, 36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 # See ch. 13:24 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
18Where #1 Sam. 3:1; [2 Chr. 15:3; Ps. 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12] there is no prophetic vision the people #Ex. 32:25 cast off restraint,#29:18 Or the people are discouraged
but blessed is he who #Luke 11:28; John 13:17; James 1:25keeps the law.
19By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
# ch. 26:12 There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
will in the end find him his heir.#29:21 The meaning of the Hebrew word rendered his heir is uncertain
22 # See ch. 15:18 A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
23 # ch. 17:19; 2 Sam. 22:28; Matt. 23:12; James 4:6; See ch. 11:2 One’s pride will bring him low,
# ch. 15:33; 18:12 but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24The partner of a thief #See ch. 8:36 hates his own life;
# See Lev. 5:1 he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25 #
Luke 12:4; [Gen. 12:12, 13; 20:2, 11; 26:7; John 12:42, 43] The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
26Many #ch. 19:6 seek the face of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that a man #Isa. 49:4; 1 Cor. 4:4, 5gets justice.
27 # [2 Cor. 6:14] An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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