Proverbs 29
29
1One who stays stubborn after many corrections
will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
3A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
4A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
5People who flatter their friends
spread out a net for their feet.
6The wicked are snared by their own sin;#29.6 Tg, Syr; MT In the sin of an evil man is a snare
the righteous sing and rejoice.
7The righteous know the rights of the poor,
but the wicked don’t understand.
8Mockers set a city on fire,
but the wise turn back anger.
9When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish,
the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
10Murderous people hate the innocent,
and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
11Fools show all their anger,
but the wise hold it back.
12If a ruler listens to lies,
those who serve him will be wicked.
13The poor and their oppressors have a common bond—
the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor honestly,
his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
but children out of control shame their mothers.
16When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes;
the righteous will see their downfall.
17Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
and bring delight into your life.
18When there’s no vision, the people get out of control,
but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
19Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
they might understand, but they don’t respond.
20Do you see people who are quick to speak?
There is more hope for fools than for them.
21Pamper servants from a young age,
and later on there will be trouble.
22Angry people stir up conflict;
hotheads cause much offense.
23Pride lays people low,
but those of humble spirit gain honor.
24Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves;
even under oath, they don’t testify.
25People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the LORD are secure.
26Many seek access to the ruler,
but justice comes from the LORD.
27The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous;
the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.
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Proverbs 29
29
1One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed— without remedy.
2When the righteous thrive, people rejoice. When the wicked rule, people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6In an evil man’s wrongdoing is a trap, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
7A righteous person considers justice for the poor. The wicked one has no such concern.
8Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.
10Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.
11A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Adonai gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
15A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Correct your son and he will give you rest. He will bring delight to your soul.
18Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint, but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.
19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see someone hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than him.
21If someone pampers his slave from childhood in the end he will be ungrateful.
22An angry man stirs up dissention, and a hotheaded one commits many transgressions.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
24An accomplice of a thief is his own enemy. He hears the oath but says nothing.
25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.
26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but from Adonai one receives justice.
27The righteous detest the unjust, and the wicked detest the upright.
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