Proverbs 29
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1 The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
13 The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
15 The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.
16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
19 A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
20 Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
27 The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.
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Proverbs 29
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1A person who will not bend after many warnings
will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
2When righteous people increase, the people ⌞of God⌟ rejoice,
but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.
3A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy,
but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4By means of justice, a king builds up a country,
but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.
5A person who flatters his neighbor
is spreading a net for him to step into.
6To an evil person sin is bait in a trap,
but a righteous person runs away from it and is glad.
7A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor.
A wicked person does not understand this.
8Mockers create an uproar in a city,
but wise people turn away anger.
9When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool,
he may rant and rave,
but there is no peace and quiet.
10Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person,
but decent people seek ⌞to protect⌟ his life.
11A fool expresses all his emotions,
but a wise person controls them.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies,
all his servants become wicked.
13A poor person and an oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives both of them sight.
14When a king judges the poor with honesty,
his throne will always be secure.
15A spanking and a warning produce wisdom,
but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.
16When wicked people increase, crime increases,
but righteous people will witness their downfall.
17Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind.
He will bring delight to your soul.
18Without prophetic vision people run wild,
but blessed are those who follow ⌞God’s⌟ teachings.
19A slave cannot be disciplined with words.
He will not respond, though he may understand.
20Have you met a person who is quick to answer?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21Pamper a slave from childhood,
and later he will be ungrateful.
22An angry person stirs up a fight,
and a hothead does much wrong.
23A person’s pride will humiliate him,
but a humble spirit gains honor.
24Whoever is a thief’s partner hates his own life.
He will not testify under oath.
25A person’s fear sets a trap ⌞for him⌟,
but one who trusts the Lord is safe.
26Many seek an audience with a ruler,
but justice for humanity comes from the Lord.
27An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people.
A decent person is disgusting to wicked people.
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