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
1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
11A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.
12If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
14The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
15The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.
22An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
27A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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