| 章 |
| 29:1 |
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
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| 29:2 |
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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| 29:3 |
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.
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| 29:4 |
By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.
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| 29:5 |
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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| 29:6 |
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
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| 29:7 |
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
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| 29:8 |
Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.
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| 29:9 |
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
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| 29:10 |
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life.
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| 29:11 |
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
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| 29:12 |
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
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| 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor meet together;the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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| 29:14 |
If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.
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| 29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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| 29:16 |
When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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| 29:17 |
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;he will give delight to your heart.
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| 29:18 |
Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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| 29:19 |
By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
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| 29:20 |
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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| 29:21 |
He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir.
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| 29:22 |
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression.
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| 29:23 |
A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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| 29:24 |
The partner of a thief hates his own life;he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
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| 29:25 |
The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.
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| 29:26 |
Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD a man gets justice.
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| 29:27 |
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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