Proverbs 29

1A reproving man is better than an obstinate man, For when the latter is suddenly consumed, there shall be no remedy.

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2When the righteous are praised, the people shall rejoice, But when the ungodly rule, men lament.

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3When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices, But he who keeps prostitutes shall destroy his wealth.

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4A righteous king will establish a country, But a lawless man razes it to the ground.

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5He who prepares a net for the presence of his own friend Casts it around his own feet.

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6It is a great snare to a man when he sins, But a righteous man shall be in joy and gladness.

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7A righteous man understands how to judge on behalf of the poor, But the ungodly man will not consider such knowledge; For he has no understanding heart for a poor man.

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8Pestilent men burn down a city, But wise men turn away wrath.

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9A wise man judges people fairly, But when a worthless man is angry, he laughs at them, and does not fear.

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10Bloodthirsty men will hate a holy man, But the upright will seek his soul.

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11A man without discernment brings forth his whole mind, But a wise man distributes his in part.

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12When a king obeys an unrighteous word, All those under him are lawless.

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13When a creditor and a debtor meet with one another, The Lord watches both of them.

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14When a king judges the poor truly, His throne shall be established as a testimony.

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15Blows and reproofs give wisdom, But a child who goes astray shames his parents.

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16When the ungodly are many, there are many sins, But when they fall, the righteous are fearful.

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17Instruct your son, and he shall give you rest, And he will delight your soul.

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18There shall be no interpreter of the law for a lawless nation, But he who guards the law is very blessed.

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19A stubborn servant will not be instructed by words, For even if he understands them, he will not obey.

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20If you see a man hasty in words, Know a man without discernment has more hope than he.

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21He who lives luxuriously from childhood shall be a servant, And in the end, he shall cause himself pain.

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22An angry man digs up strife, But a furious man digs up sins.

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23Arrogance humbles a man, But the Lord supports the humble-minded with glory.

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24He who takes part with a thief hates his own soul, And if, when an oath is set forth, those who hear it do not report it,

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25They are tripped up, because they fear and stand in awe of men; But he who trusts in the Lord will rejoice.

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26Ungodliness causes a man to stumble, But he who trusts in the Master shall be saved.

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27Many serve in the presence of leaders, But righteousness comes to a man from the Lord.

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28An abomination to the righteous is an unrighteous man, And the upright way is an abomination to the lawless.

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