28 lines
2.3 KiB
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28 lines
2.3 KiB
Plaintext
Proverbs Chapter 29
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1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
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7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
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8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
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11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
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14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
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17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
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19 A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
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22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
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25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
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27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked. |