Proverbs 29
29
1The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
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Proverbs 29
29
1Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times
will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.
2When good people do well, everyone is happy,
but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
3Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,
but friends of prostitutes waste their money.
4If a king is fair, he makes his country strong,
but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
5Those who give false praise to their neighbors
are setting a trap for them.
6Evil people are trapped by their own sin,
but good people can sing and be happy.
7Good people care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked are not concerned.
8People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city,
but wise people calm anger down.
9When a wise person takes a foolish person to court,
the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.
10Murderers hate an honest person
and try to kill those who do right.
11Foolish people lose their tempers,
but wise people control theirs.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies,
all his officers will become wicked.
13The poor person and the cruel person are alike
in that the Lord gave eyes to both of them.
14If a king judges poor people fairly,
his government will continue forever.
15Correction and punishment make children wise,
but those left alone will disgrace their mother.
16When there are many wicked people, there is much sin,
but those who do right will see them destroyed.
17Correct your children, and you will be proud;
they will give you satisfaction.
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,
because even if they understand, they won’t respond.
20Do you see people who speak too quickly?
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
21If you spoil your servants when they are young,
they will bring you grief later on.
22An angry person causes trouble;
a person with a quick temper sins a lot.
23Pride will ruin people,
but those who are humble will be honored.
24Partners of thieves are their own worst enemies.
If they have to testify in court, they are 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 speak to a ruler,
but justice comes only from the Lord.
27Good people hate those who are dishonest,
and the wicked hate those who are honest.
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