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29:1  One who remains stubborn despite frequent reproof will suddenly be crushed beyond hope of repair.
29:2  When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but they groan when the wicked ascend to power.
29:3  A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a patron of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
29:4  By ruling justly a king gives stability to his country, but one who takes bribes causes its downfall.
29:5  Anyone who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net to trip him up.
29:6  An evildoer is ensnared by his own sin, but an upright man goes forward happily.
29:7  A righteous man has concern for the condition of the poor, but an evildoer shows no interest in this matter.
29:8  Scoffers can set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.
29:9  If a wise man argues with a fool, he will get nowhere whether he rages or laughs.
29:10  Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, but the upright show concern for him.
29:11  A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it.
29:12  If a ruler listens to the testimony of liars, all of his officials will adopt evil ways.
29:13  A poor man and an oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  If a king zealously defends the rights of the poor, his throne will stand firm forever.
29:15  The rod of correction bestows wisdom, but an unreprimanded youth will bring shame on his mother.
29:16  When the wicked are in power, sins increase, but the righteous will witness their downfall.
29:17  If you correct your son, he will give you peace of mind and bring delight to your soul.
29:18  Without prophecy the people become uncontrollable, but blessed are those who keep the law.
29:19  Mere words do not suffice to control a servant; even though he understands, he will not obey you.
29:20  Do you see someone who is too eager to speak? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21  If you pamper a slave from his childhood, in the end he will prove ungrateful.
29:22  A bad-tempered man provokes quarrels, and a hothead commits a host of offenses.
29:23  A man’s pride will bring him low, but lowly souls will rise to honor.
29:24  The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy, for he hears the curse but refuses to answer.
29:25  The fear of others will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure.
29:26  Many seek the favor of a ruler, but it is the Lord who administers justice.
29:27  A sinful man is abhorrent to the upright, and one who leads a holy life is hated by the wicked.