29:1 | A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy. |
29:2 | When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
29:3 | A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
29:4 | By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down. |
29:5 | Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet. |
29:6 | An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad. |
29:7 | The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. |
29:8 | Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. |
29:9 | If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
29:10 | Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
29:11 | A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. |
29:12 | If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. |
29:13 | The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. |
29:14 | If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure. |
29:15 | The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. |
29:16 | When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
29:17 | Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. |
29:18 | Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law. |
29:19 | A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond. |
29:20 | Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
29:21 | If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end. |
29:22 | An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. |
29:23 | A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. |
29:24 | The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify. |
29:25 | Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. |
29:26 | Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice. |
29:27 | The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. |
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