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Proverbs 29
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth
him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not
follow him.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when
the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but
he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his
substance.
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall
destroy it.
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and
dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth:
and the just shall praise and rejoice.
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the
wicked is void of knowledge.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn
away wrath.
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry
or laugh, he shall find no rest.
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek
his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth,
and keepeth it till afterwards.
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his
servants wicked.
The poor man and the creditor have met one another:
the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne
shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that
is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied:
but the just shall see their downfall.
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall
give delight to thy soul.
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered
abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth
what thou sayest, and will not answer.
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather
to be looked for, than his amendment.
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood,
afterwards shall find him stubborn.
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is
easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold
the humble of spirit.
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul:
he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth
not.
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth
in the Lord, shall be set on high.
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of
every one cometh forth from the Lord.
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.
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