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The Proverbs, Chapter 29
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He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly
be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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When the righteous are in authority, 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 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 neighbour 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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Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away
wrath.
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If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or
laugh, there is no rest.
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10 |
The bloodthirsty 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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If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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13 |
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD
lighteneth both their eyes.
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The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be
established for ever.
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The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself
bringeth his mother to shame.
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but
the righteous shall see their fall.
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Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give
delight unto thy soul.
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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
understand 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 become his son at the length.
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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 honour shall uphold the
humble in spirit.
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24 |
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth
cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
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25 |
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in
the LORD shall be safe.
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26 |
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh
from the LORD.
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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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