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
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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