Proverbs 29
29
1If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover.
2Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
3If you appreciate wisdom, your father will be proud of you.
It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
4When the king is concerned with justice, the nation will be strong, but when he is only concerned with money, he will ruin his country.
5If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.#29.5 yourself; or them.
6Evil people are trapped in their own sins, while honest people are happy and free.
7A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things.
8People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.
9When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.
10Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect#29.10 Probable text protect; Hebrew seek. the life of such a person.
11Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
12If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.
13A poor person and his oppressor have this in common — the LORD gave eyes to both of them.
14If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.
15Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
16When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
17Discipline your children and you can always be proud of them. They will never give you reason to be ashamed.
18A nation without God's guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God's law!
19You cannot correct servants just by talking to them. They may understand you, but they will pay no attention.
20There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21If you give your servants everything they want from childhood on, some day they will take over everything you own.#29.21 they… own; or you will not be able to control them.
22People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarrelling and trouble.
23Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
24A thief's partner is his own worst enemy. He will be punished if he tells the truth in court, and God will curse him if he doesn't.
25It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the LORD, you are safe.
26Everybody wants the good will of the ruler, but only from the LORD can you get justice.
27The righteous hate the wicked, and the wicked hate the righteous.
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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 neighbour
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 afterwards.
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 honour 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 favour;
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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