Proverbs 29
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- 1A person who is often reproved yet hardens his neck will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
- 3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
- 4A king establishes the land through justice, but one who accepts bribes destroys it.
- 5A person who flatters his neighbor sets a trap for his feet.
- 6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
- 7The righteous person considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not regard to know it.
- 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
- 9If a wise person argues with a foolish person, whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
- 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright, but the just seek his soul.
- 11A fool speaks his mind completely, but a wise person holds it back until later.
- 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
- 13The poor and the deceitful person meet together; the LORD enlightens both their eyes.
- 14A king who judges the poor with fairness will have his throne established forever.
- 15The rod and correction give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
- 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their fall.
- 17Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
- 18Where there is no vision, the people perish, but whoever keeps the law, happy is he.
- 19A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not answer.
- 20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
- 21He who gently raises his servant from childhood will eventually have him as a son.
- 22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a furious person commits many sins.
- 23A person's pride will bring them low, but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
- 24Whoever partners with a thief hates his own soul; he hears a curse and does not disclose it.
- 25The fear of man brings a trap, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be safe.
- 26Many seek the ruler's favor, but every person's judgment comes from the LORD.
- 27An unjust person is an abomination to the just, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.