Proverbs 29
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1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. 4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. 6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. 7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. 8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. 9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. 11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! 18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. 19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. 21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. 22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. 23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. 24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. 25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. 26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked. 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 28
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