| Chapter 29 |
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He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy. |
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When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance. |
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A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. |
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A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. |
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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice. |
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The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. |
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Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. |
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If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest. |
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The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. |
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A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back. |
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If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. |
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The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. |
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A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. |
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The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. |
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When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. |
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Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. |
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Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law. |
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A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer. |
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Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. |
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He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son. |
22 |
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
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A man`s pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. |
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Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. |
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The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. |
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Many seek the ruler`s face; but a man`s right judgment is from Jehovah. |
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An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked man. |