📖 Proverbs 29
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The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
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When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
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A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
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The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
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In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.
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The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
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Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.
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When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
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Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.
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A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
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The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both.
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If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
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A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
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Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.
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When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!
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A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.
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You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.
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If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.
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An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
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A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.
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Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.
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The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.
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Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice.
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An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.