Proverbs 29 (TRV)

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• 1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

• 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rules, the people mourn.

• 3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but a companion of harlots spends his substance.

• 4 The king establishes the land by judgement, but he who receives bribes overthrows it.

• 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

• 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous sings and rejoices.

• 7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not think to know aboutit.

• 8 Scoffers bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.

• 9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

• 10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, but the just seek his soul.

• 11 A fool utters all of his mind, but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.

• 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.

• 13 The poor man and the decietful meet together: the LORD enlightens both of their eyes.

• 14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

• 15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

• 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous will see 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 perish; but he who keeps the law is happy.

• 19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; because, though he understands, he will not respond.

• 20 Do you see a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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