| Chapter 29 |
1 | He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
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2 | When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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3 | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
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4 | A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
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5 | A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
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6 | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
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7 | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
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8 | Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
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9 | If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
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10 | The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
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11 | A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
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12 | If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
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13 | The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
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14 | A 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 increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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17 | Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
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18 | Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
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19 | A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
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20 | Hast thou seen a man 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 in the end have him as a son.
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22 | An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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23 | A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
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24 | Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
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25 | The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
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26 | Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
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27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
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