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- Chapter 29 -

The praise of righteousness and the curse of wickedness

1
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13
The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
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The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.

The praise of righteousness and the curse of wickedness

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