Proverbs, Chapter 29
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He who being often reproved hardens his neckWill suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2
When the righteous have increased, the people rejoice;But when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
3
Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father;But he who is a shepherd of whores wastes [his] substance.
4
The king by justice establishes the land;But he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5
A [noble] man who flatters his fellow manSpreads a net for his steps.
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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7
The righteous takes knowledge of the cause of the poor;The wicked does not have understanding to know [it].
8
Scoffers set a city in a flame;But wise men turn away wrath.
9
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,Whether he is angry or laughs, there will be no rest.
10
The bloodthirsty hate him who is perfect;And as for the upright, they seek his soul.
11
A fool utters all his anger;But a wise man keeps it back and stills it.
12
If a ruler harkens to falsehood,All his ministers are wicked.
13
The poor man and the oppressor meet together;Yahweh lightens the eyes of them both.
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The king who faithfully judges the poor,His throne will be established forever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom;But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases;But the righteous will look at their fall.
17
Correct your son, and he will give you rest;Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18
Where there is no vision, the people go wild;But he who keeps the law, he is happy.
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A slave will not be corrected by words;For though he understands, he will not give heed.
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Do you see a man who is in a hurry in his words?There is more hope of a fool than of him.
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He who delicately brings up his slave from a childWill have him become a son at the last.
22
An angry man stirs up strife,And a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
23
The pride of man will bring him low;But he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor.
24
Whoever shares with a thief hates his own soul;He hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
25
The fear of man brings a snare;But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh will be safe.
26
Many seek the ruler's favor;But a man's judgment [comes] from Yahweh.
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An unjust man is disgusting to the righteous;And he who is upright in the way is disgusting to the wicked.