| Chapter 29 |
1 | He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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2 | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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3 | He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
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4 | The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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5 | A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
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6 | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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7 | The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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8 | Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
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9 | If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
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10 | The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
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11 | A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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12 | If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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13 | The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.
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14 | The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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16 | When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
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17 | Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
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18 | Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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19 | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer.
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20 | Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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21 | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son.
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22 | An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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23 | A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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24 | Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not.
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25 | The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
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26 | Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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