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Proverbs, Chapter 29

1 Will suddenly be brokena Lit and there is no remedybeyond remedy.
2 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
2 When the righteousb Or become greatincrease, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteousc Lit knows the causeis concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand suchd Lit knowledgeconcern.
8 Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away anger.
9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
e Lit HeThe foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the uprightf Lit seek his soulare concerned for his life.
11 A foolg Lit sends forth all his spiritalways loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.
12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressorh Lit meet togetherhave this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a childi Lit left to himselfwho gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wickedj Or become greatincrease, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will alsok Lit give delight todelight your soul.
18 Where there is nol Or revelationvision, the people are unrestrained,
But happy is he who keeps the law.
19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be a son.
22 An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
25 The fear of manm Lit givesbrings a snare,
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
26 Many seek the ruler’sn Lit facefavor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.

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