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Proverbs 29
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| 29:1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be
destroyed, and that without remedy. |
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| 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the
wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
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| 29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with
harlots spendeth his substance. |
A wise son makes a glad father.
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| 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts
overthroweth it. |
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| 29:5
A man that flattereth
his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. |
"A man that flattereth his neighbour
spreadeth a net for his feet."
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| 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous
doth sing and rejoice. |
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| 29:7
The righteous
considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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"The righteous considereth the cause of
the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it."
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| 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. |
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| 29:9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh,
there is no rest. |
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The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
"The just seek his soul."
Has the ever been a just person?
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| 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards. |
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If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. |
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The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both
their eyes. |
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The 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. |
Beating your children will make them wise.
(Don't let them think for themselves.)
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| 29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the
righteous shall see their fall.
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| 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight
unto thy soul. |
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| 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law,
happy is he. |
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| 29:19
A servant will not be
corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. |
Beat your servants (slaves), as though they were your children.
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| 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool
than of him. |
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| 29:21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him
become his son at the length. |
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| 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in
transgression. |
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A man's pride shall
bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. |
"A man's pride shall bring him low: but
honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."
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| 29:24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and
bewrayeth it not. |
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The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD
shall be safe. |
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| 29:26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the
LORD. |
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| 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the
way is abomination to the wicked.
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"An unjust man is an abomination to the just."
Has the ever been a just person?
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